Bridging the Gap between GRC and Security Engineering with Jeevan Singh

Want to discover the key to bridging the gap between Governance, Risk, and Ever wondered about the bridge between Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and security engineering? Enter Jeevan Singh, Senior Staff Security Engineer at Rippling. Through his journey, Jeevan highlights the pivotal roles of active listening, clear communication, and mentorship. These are the tools that harmonize the objectives of GRC and security engineering, facets of the same coin that can occasionally clash within organizations.

Our conversation emphasizes the essence of collaboration in molding a unified culture. Drawing from Jeevan's successes, understand the depth of his rotational programs. They're not just about letting engineers touch various security domains but about teaching them to empathize, not just understand. As we venture further, Jeevan shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of GRC, especially with the emergence of workflow engineers adept at bridging team divides. A moment of reflection is also essential; we turn the lens inward, recognizing the unintentional challenges we might pose for our peers and exploring pathways to alleviate them with enhanced communication and clear documentation.

We end the conversation with Jeevan guiding us through the nuances of vendor security assessments comparing the roles of GRC and Security Engineers in the process, discussing the pivotal role of threat modeling, and the undeniable importance of diversity in sculpting a resilient security culture. 

Join us on this enlightening exploration.

For show notes, please visit The GRC Podcast website.

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