Bridging the Gap: Governance, Risk And Compliance for Business Success

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Speaker : CEDRICK RANDOLPH
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When : Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Cedrick Randolph is a seasoned cybersecurity strategist and secure code evangelist with over a decade of experience designing and implementing comprehensive security programs across healthcare, government, and enterprise environments. With deep expertise in reverse-engineering attack vectors and building resilient application infrastructures, Cedrick is known for translating complex security challenges into actionable solutions.
He has secured cloud environments for multinational clients and currently teaches cloud compliance at the university level, blending academic rigor with real-world application. Cedrick also specializes in aligning Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives with broader business strategies—helping organizations turn regulatory obligations into strategic advantages.
A trusted advisor to small and mid-sized enterprises, Cedrick has successfully guided dozens of organizations through NIST and ISO-based compliance audits. He regularly leads national workshops on risk management and continues to advocate for a proactive, integrated approach to cybersecurity awareness.
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The traditional view of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is no longer sufficient in a world where disruption is the norm and agility is the expectation. Regulatory pressures, third-party dependencies, cybersecurity threats, and ESG concerns are no longer operating in isolation—they are interwoven and impact every layer of business. Organizations that fail to approach GRC as an integrated, strategic function are not just risking non-compliance—they’re limiting their capacity to grow, adapt, and lead.
“Bridging the Gap: Governance, Risk & Compliance for Business Success” explores how to elevate GRC from a siloed back-office activity to a proactive enabler of performance and agility. In this session, attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to design and implement GRC strategies that not only meet regulatory obligations but also align with key business outcomes.
We begin by reframing GRC as a tool for driving business agility. You'll learn how real-time risk awareness can inform smarter decisions and how structured governance can reduce inefficiencies and improve accountability across the organization. We’ll also examine how leading companies use GRC to adapt faster to changes in the market, customer expectations, and regulatory environments, turning compliance into a competitive differentiator.
Participants will explore the importance of leadership alignment in successful GRC initiatives. When executives and stakeholders understand the strategic value of governance and risk insights, GRC becomes embedded into decision-making processes, rather than an afterthought. The session will discuss practical ways to foster this alignment and ensure that governance practices scale with growth.
The webinar also addresses the transformation of compliance into a continuous process. By integrating compliance requirements into day-to-day workflows—rather than treating them as episodic audits—organizations can reduce risk exposure, streamline operations, and create a more resilient culture. This shift is crucial for industries facing constant regulatory updates and increasing scrutiny.
Finally, we’ll highlight the role of technology in modernizing GRC programs. While tools and platforms play a vital role, the real value comes from knowing how to deploy them strategically, where automation enhances oversight, and where real-time insights lead to more informed risk responses.
Whether your organization is starting to formalize its GRC processes or is looking to modernize an existing framework, this session provides a roadmap for aligning governance and compliance efforts with business goals. Attendees will walk away with both the strategic perspective and the practical insights needed to bridge the gap between GRC execution and enterprise success.
Areas Covered
- GRC pillars: people, process, platform
- Modern risk assessment frameworks
- GRC automation tools overview
- Aligning compliance with business KPIs
- Continuous control monitoring
Why Should You Attend
If your organization still treats Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) as disconnected checklists managed by different teams, it’s time to rethink your approach. The cost of fragmented governance isn’t just regulatory penalties—it’s missed opportunities, inefficient operations, and slow response to market changes. In contrast, businesses that approach GRC as a strategic enabler outperform their peers in resilience, adaptability, and stakeholder trust.
This webinar, “Bridging the Gap: Governance, Risk & Compliance for Business Success,” offers a practical guide to transforming GRC into a core business capability. You’ll discover how to shift from reactive compliance to proactive governance by integrating GRC efforts across your organization. From real-time risk visibility to executive alignment, we’ll explore how to embed GRC into your decision-making and operational workflows.
One of the key benefits of attending is learning how automation and streamlined processes can save time and reduce manual oversight, without sacrificing control. You'll see how modern GRC approaches enable smarter use of resources, support continuous improvement, and provide transparency for auditors, partners, and regulators alike.
This session is ideal for risk officers, compliance leads, IT managers, and business executives who want to get more value from their GRC programs. Whether your organization is scaling, undergoing digital transformation, or preparing for audits, this webinar will help you align governance with growth—and make risk management a competitive advantage.
Topic Background
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has historically been viewed as a regulatory necessity—something businesses must do to stay out of trouble. But in today’s fast-moving, hyper-regulated environment, GRC has evolved into a core driver of business strategy. Organizations that successfully integrate governance and risk management into their day-to-day operations don’t just avoid fines—they gain operational visibility, stakeholder confidence, and a competitive edge.
This webinar, “Bridging the Gap: Governance, Risk & Compliance for Business Success,” challenges outdated notions of GRC as a check-the-box exercise. Instead, it explores how a well-executed GRC program can act as a business accelerator. By aligning compliance with performance goals, risk management with decision-making, and governance with agility, organizations can improve resilience, innovate responsibly, and respond faster to change.
As the complexity of business ecosystems increases—with third-party risk, emerging regulations, and digital transformation all adding layers of uncertainty—GRC can no longer sit on the sidelines. It must be integrated, dynamic, and tied directly to strategy. This session is designed to help leaders understand the “why” behind modern GRC practices and how to implement them in a way that adds value at every level of the organization.
Whether you’re managing enterprise risk, overseeing compliance, or setting organizational strategy, this session will help you reframe GRC as a foundation for sustainable success, not just a function of oversight.
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$160.00
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