5 days ago

Cybersecurity and Compliance: Allies or Adversaries

Ever feel like compliance and cybersecurity are two teammates who just can't get along?

In this lively episode of Cyber After Hours—Cybersecurity and Compliance: Allies or Adversaries?—Paul, Evan, and special guest Carlos Bonet, Security & Compliance Sales Director at Microsoft, dive headfirst into the complex dance between staying compliant and keeping genuinely secure.

They explore why compliance often feels more like red tape than a roadmap—and why regulations sometimes lag painfully behind rapid tech advances like AI.

From candid conversations about the evolving role (and accountability) of CISOs, to debates on whether compliance regulations actually boost security or just slow it down, this episode covers it all.

They also unpack how smart CISOs can use compliance strategically to unlock budgets, navigate politics, and push real security improvements.

Is compliance the security guardrail your organization needs, or just another hurdle to innovation?

Can AI help balance compliance and cutting-edge defense?

Listen as they share personal stories, reflections, and insights into transforming compliance from a dreaded checklist into a strategic advantage.

Grab your favorite beverage, tune in, and discover how to turn compliance from an adversary into your cybersecurity ally—because protecting your organization shouldn’t feel like an endless game of regulatory whack-a-mole.