Topic: Bridging Ethics and Security: The Impact of Ethical Hacking on GRC
Abstract: As organizations navigate an evolving digital landscape, complex cybersecurity measures and infrastructure are required to comply with regulatory norms across the globe. With data security and privacy being primary concerns for individuals and nations worldwide, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks play a crucial role in safeguarding data and adhering to regulations. One closely aligned aspect of all risk management mandates is proactive security. Ethical hacking and penetration testing have begun as strategic approaches to strengthen security posture. Ethical hacking enables proactive identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation before threat actors can exploit them. This webinar aims to explore the impact of ethical hacking practices on GRC metrics and the compliance state of organizations. Join us to understand how leveraging ethical hacking can strengthen cybersecurity posture and maintain ethical compliance.
Key Takeaways:
- The role of ethical hacking in risk management
- Legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking
- Exploring the GRC landscape across global operations
- Integrating ethical hacking into GRC strategies
Speaker:
Kimberly KJ Haywood, Governance Risk & Compliance Evangelist | Cybersecurity Adjunct Professor | Author | AI Governance Researcher & Thought Leader | vCAIO
Bio: With over 25 years of experience across finance, technology, healthcare, and government sectors, Ms. Haywood has established and led management and security practices throughout her career, including her firms: Knowledge Management & Associates, Inc. and Nomad Cyber Concepts, LLC. Her expertise in cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance has driven successful collaborations with top organizations like USAA, Google, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. She currently serves on the Board of AI Connex as the global chief governance and education advisor and is an adjunct cybersecurity professor at Collin College in Frisco, TX. Additionally, she contributed to the IAPP’s (a global privacy and governance organization) Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) Practice Exam. She has published articles on AI and is currently co-authoring a white paper on an AI Governance Framework. Her expertise in cybersecurity and governance has earned her international recognition.
