Stop Asking If AI Is Trustworthy. Start Asking If Your System Is Governable.

Cheri Hotman, Managing Partner of Hotman Group, and Diane R Jones, CISSP, CCSP, creator of the AI Admissibility Framework, explore why responsible AI governance requires a shift in perspective: instead of asking whether an AI model can be completely trusted, organizations should ask whether the system around it is designed to control what can happen […]

The Danger of the Perfect Audit

Most companies accept audit reports at face value. Green checkboxes across the board, zero findings, everything conforming. That sounds like good news. It isn’t. In this session, Cheri Hotman is joined by Tanya Wade, Brittany Schroeder, and Ja’Kayla Lovelace to do something different: pull up a real (fully anonymized) HIPAA compliance audit report and walk […]

The Maturity Gap: Why GRC Programs Plateau (and How to Advance)

Most GRC programs reach a point where they stop growing—mature enough to pass audits, but not resilient enough to lead. In this session, we’ll reveal the key traits of high-maturity programs and what it takes to get there. You’ll learn how to identify your plateau, remove roadblocks, and strategically advance your organization’s governance, risk, and […]

What Operationalized GRC Actually Looks Like: From Silos to Systems

Many organizations believe their GRC program is operational because audits are passing and tools are in place. In reality, operationalized GRC behaves very differently. Risk has clear ownership. Information flows across teams. Gaps surface early instead of being hidden. In this session, Cheri Hotman and Peter Spier walk through what an operationalized GRC program actually […]

The ROI of GRC: Turning Compliance Into Competitive Advantage

Too often, compliance is seen as an expense instead of an investment. But when done right, Governance, Risk, and Compliance can become a competitive advantage that drives trust, growth, and resilience. In this session, we’ll share how forward-thinking organizations are proving the ROI of GRC—quantifying risk reduction, accelerating sales, and strengthening customer confidence. Join us […]

Securing AI: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Reality

AI adoption is exploding—but so are the risks. From data exposure and prompt injection to unregulated model training, most organizations are using AI without fully grasping where their data lives or how it’s being secured. In this session, we’ll unpack the real meaning of “securing AI,” exploring how risk, governance, and innovation must coexist. You’ll […]

Real Life GRC Horror Stories: Top Mistakes Haunting Your Program

Just in time for Halloween, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Top 10 GRC Nightmares plaguing organizations today. From programs that only exist to “pass the audit,” to treating compliance as a checkbox exercise, these haunting mistakes can leave your organization more vulnerable than you realize. In this session, we’ll identify the most common […]

Security Awareness Training – Social Engineering

Join us for an essential Security Awareness Training session focused on Social Engineering. In this session, we delve into the critical importance of cybersecurity awareness and how you, as an individual, serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats.   Key Topics Covered:   Why This Matters: Remember: Technology alone cannot protect you. […]

People, Process, Technology: It Takes All 3

When it comes to navigating the maze of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, there’s one simple rule: finding perfect harmony between cutting-edge tech and good, old-fashioned human know-how.   Picture this: a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) paints a vision of the future where compliance is seamlessly automated. “In two to three years, we’ll have everything […]