The CSM Ep 44: 🚀The GRC Myth: Why It's Technical, AI Governance, and the Immigrant Journey with Shruti Mukherjee

Is GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) really the "non-technical" backdoor into cybersecurity?

In this episode of The CyberSec Migrant, host Femi sits down with Shruti Mukherjee, Director of GRC at Global Vision, to bust this pervasive myth. Shruti shares her incredible journey of moving 12,000 kilometres from India to Canada as a 20-year-old, navigating the cultural shifts of a new country, and building a powerhouse career in tech.

We dive deep into the real technical chops required for GRC, how AI and automation are changing the governance landscape, and the critical importance of leadership buy-in. Plus, Shruti shares her top advice for immigrants finding their voice in the workplace, and we bond over our mutual love for travel and a good plate of Biryani!

Key Takeaways:

• The Immigrant Experience: Overcoming the "keep quiet and wait your turn" cultural conditioning to find your voice in North American corporate culture.

• GRC is Technical: Why understanding frameworks, "policy as code," and CI/CD pipelines is essential for modern governance.

• AI Governance: How GRC professionals must adapt to secure emerging technologies like AI agents and shadow AI.

• The Power of Networking: Why showing up and having the courage to ask for opportunities is your biggest asset.

Connect with Shruti:

• Follow Shruti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grcshruti/

• Check out her insightful series: #100DaysOfGRC on LinkedIn

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