The Trust Imperative: Reframing GRC as a Business Enabler

For too long, GRC has been seen as the department of “no”—a necessary but reactive cost center. But as organizations face increasing security, regulatory, and AI-driven pressures, the companies that win in the next decade will be the ones that elevate trust from a compliance requirement to a competitive differentiator.

In this session, Drata CISO Matt Hillary moderates a discussion with leading voices in GRC, security, and risk on what it truly means to operationalize trust as a business enabler. Panelists from GRC 20/20 Research and EAB will explore the shift from checkbox compliance to outcomes-driven trust programs that accelerate sales cycles, improve customer confidence, strengthen resilience, and unlock strategic advantage.

This conversation is built for leaders shaping the next era of trust, and for panelists who have lived the evolution firsthand. Register today and join us on February 10th for all the insights. 

What You’ll Learn

• Why “trust” is becoming a board-level priority
• How to reposition GRC as a growth engine—not a blocker
• Language and metrics that resonate with executives
• How the most mature organizations tie trust to revenue, brand, and velocity

In case you’re unable to catch the live webinar, please register to receive the recording which you can watch at your convenience.

GRC 20/20 Presenter . . .

Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized authority, thought leader, and pioneer in the disciplines of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he is globally known for defining and shaping GRC strategy, processes, and technology. In February 2002, while at Forrester Research, Michael developed the concept of GRC — establishing the foundation for how organizations approach strategy, process, and technology in today’s complex business environment. For this, he is widely acknowledged as the “Father of GRC.”

A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and professionals around the world, Michael has dedicated his career to helping organizations design and implement effective GRC strategies that are aligned with business objectives. His work empowers organizations to be more effective, efficient, resilient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor, with his thought leadership influencing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate best practices globally.

Michael is the host of the Risk is Our Business and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology podcasts, where he leads conversations with global experts exploring the evolving frontiers of risk, resilience, and corporate integrity.

Webinar Host . . .

Replace manual GRC efforts, reduce costs, and save time preparing for audits and maintaining compliance. Drata is the trust management platform with the mission of serving as the trust layer between great companies. We help thousands of companies streamline compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, your own custom frameworks, and many more through continuous, automated control monitoring and evidence collection. Drata is backed by ICONIQ Growth, Alkeon, Salesforce Ventures, Notable Capital, Okta Ventures, SVCI (Silicon Valley CISO Investments), Cowboy Ventures, Leaders Fund, Basis Set Ventures, SV Angel, and many key industry leaders. Drata is based in San Diego, CA with team members across the globe.