Innovation In Compliance With Tom Fox

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Chris Lehman, CEO at Safeguard Cyber who visits with me to discuss the challenges and importance of managing risk in digital compliance. The conversation focuses on the shift in communication channels from email to platforms like Slack and social media, highlighting the human factor as the biggest risk in compliance strategies. Lehman emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize compliance and good corporate governance in these new communication channels. To manage risk, companies should treat digital compliance as a risk management process, gaining visibility into employee communication tools, establishing policies, training employees, and utilizing technology.  We also highlight the tension between compliance teams and line of business teams, emphasizing the need for compliance teams to be enablers and strategic partner

In this episode, Tom welcomes back Travis Howerton and they explore the importance of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, the latest version of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's security guidance for organizations. With new controls to address privacy and a heightened focus on supply chain and third-party risk, this version of the NIST standard is essential for organizations to access government contracts and revenue and is increasingly important to protect organizations from cyberattacks. Automation is also becoming increasingly necessary to help organizations meet these standards, highlighting the need for continuous improvement of security measures. This episode goes in-depth on NIST 853 Rev Five, making it a must-listen for organizations looking to stay secure and compliant. The US government is increasingly turning to automation and AI to meet its security and compliance standards. With the transition of FedRAMP from guidance to law, companies are now required to use it and meet certain cybersecurity

Is messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I have visited with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay;  Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. We have considered the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In our concluding Part 5, I visit with Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App on h

Is messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay;  Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 4, I visit with Jennie Clark on the recently released Global Relay Report: Compliant Communicat

Is messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 3, I visit with Rob Mason on the current and upcoming UK regulatory landscape. In this third epi

Is messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches? Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series, messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay;  Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 2, I visit with Alex Viall to explore the interestion of regulation and innovation.  In this s

Imagine a world where your organization is constantly at the risk of a cyber-attack, yet no solution seems fully secure. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, host Tom Fox and guest Steve Horvath explore the complex landscape of supply chain cyber risk management. They explore the high-profile breaches of Home Depot and Target, as well as the critical importance of frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Steve delves into the challenges faced by organizations, the need for effective risk management strategies, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in public and private sectors.  Steve Horvath is a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has spent nearly two decades at Telos, a prominent cybersecurity firm focused on protecting government and industry networks. Since joining Telos in 2006, Steve has been instrumental in developing cybersecurity strategies and services for various elements of the U.S. federal government, including the intelligence community and the Department of Defense. Today

Is messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches? Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series, messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay;  Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 1, I visit with Chip Jones on the current US regulatory landscape for messaging apps.  In this

Welcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this concluding Part 5, we consider the role of the Board of Directors in a compliance program with David Greenberg. In this episode, Greenberg discusses the board’s legal obligations, emphasizing their duty to exercise reasonable oversight over potential misconduct and failures of compliance with law and policy. The podcast also delves into the

Welcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this Part 4, we discuss how to put together a training program for third parties with Andrew Rincon. Join Tom Fox in an exciting episode about building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training as he interviews Andrew Rincón. Discover how the compliance industry has evolved and how technology has significantly impr

Welcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this Part 3, we consider the always challenging topic of defining training effectiveness with Jessica Czeczuga. In this episode, Tom sits down with Kevin McCoy, a customer success manager at Diligent, to talk about the importance of targeted training in compliance. They dive into the importance of engaging employees through microlearning and Dil

Welcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this Part 2, we consider the importance of targeted training Kevin McCoy. In this episode, Tom sits down with Kevin McCoy, a customer success manager at Diligent, to talk about the importance of targeted training in compliance. They dive into the importance of engaging employees through microlearning and Diligent’s unique use of cartoon-animated

In this rapidly evolving digital world, identity is at the heart of our personal and professional lives. On this week's episode of Innovation In Compliance, Tom Fox and guest Paul Trulove, CEO of SecureAuth, explores the world of digital commerce, specifically delving into the realms of authentication and access management. Paul shares his insights on the evolution of the identity and access management space, the role of authentication in our daily lives, and the Zero Trust Initiative. Paul Trulove is an expert in the identity and access management space, with an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. In his early career, he joined the startup SailPoint Technologies, where he helped the company evolve into a leading figure in identity governance and administration. Paul has seen and contributed to the changes within the industry up to this point where identity risk management has become a core element of our digital lives. Currently, as the CEO of SecureAuth, he oversees the company's focus on authenticat

Get ready to learn about Building a Stronger Culture of Compliance Through Targeted and Effective in a 5 part podcast post series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this Part 1, we consider the importance of ongoing communications with Kunal Agrawal. In this episode, Tom Fox visits Kunal Agrawal, the Director of Customer Success at Diligent, about the importance of ongoing communications. Kunal shares his extensive backgr

Leadership is not about position, but perspective. On this episode of Innovation In Compliance with Tom Fox, guest Zoe Routh shares how her deep connection with the wilderness informs her leadership principles and the importance of shared experiences and real interactions. She and Tom delve into her central belief that perspective is power, how to cultivate an explorer mindset, and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world. Zoe Routh is a leadership development expert based in Australia. Her career began in the great outdoors, leading canoe trips at a summer camp in Canada, where she discovered her passion for understanding human dynamics in a wilderness setting. This led her to Outward Bound Australia, where she spent nine years honing her leadership and personal development skills. For more than 35 years, Zoe has been working in this field, folding her love for wilderness adventure into her leadership programs. She is the author of multiple books and is dedicated to examining the future of

Exploring the most intriguing minds and their stories can motivate us. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, host Tom Fox talks with Eli Marcus, a fellow member of the C-Suite Network and a prominent figure in the self-help sector. They delve into Marcus's career, his transition from the world's largest seminar company owner to a celebrated podcaster, and his unending quest for knowledge and personal development. They also dissect the intimate power of podcasting and the significance of asking the right questions. Eli Marcus has a passion for self-help and motivation. Growing up as a "non-fiction self-help geek," Eli found solace and guidance in books, which later fueled his entrepreneurial spirit. He went on to establish the Seminar Center in New York City, which quickly became the world's largest seminar company, hosting iconic figures ranging from Michael Jackson to motivational speakers like Les Brown. Marcus has embraced the transformative power of podcasting and is the host of The Motivation Sho

Cybersecurity isn't just the business of the future - it's the war of today. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, Tom Fox and guest Patrick Hynds, CEO of Pulsar Security, delve into the world of cybersecurity and its implications for organizations of all sizes. From ransomware threats to the role of government in this expanding battlefield, Patrick discusses the evolution of cyber attacks, the importance of ongoing vigilance, and practical steps businesses can take to defend themselves. Patrick unpacks the concept of the 'Pyramid of Threats', and discusses why continuous network maintenance is crucial for cybersecurity. He also shares his predictions on the future of global cyber threats. Patrick Hynds is a veteran-turned-technology entrepreneur with a distinct perspective on cybersecurity. An alumnus of the prestigious military academy at West Point, Patrick served as an infantry officer in the first Gulf War. His early affinity for programming, paired with the perspective gained from his military e

Asha Palmer is on a mission to revolutionize the ethics and compliance profession. She joins Tom Fox in this episode of Innovation in Compliance to discuss how marrying technology with ethics and compliance can lead to unprecedented strides in the profession. She shares her new role at Skillsoft, insights on leveraging technology to support learning objectives, and why it’s important to understand different learning styles for more effective training outcomes. Asha Palmer is the Senior Vice President of Compliance Solutions at Skillsoft, where she leads the strategy and product roadmap, delivering transformative learning experiences. She has a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her time in the U.S. Attorney's office, as well as working at Conversant and OneTrust. A seasoned compliance professional, Asha is applying the skills she's honed throughout her career to enhance the ethics and compliance profession. You’ll hear Tom and Asha discuss: Technology plays a crucial role in the scalab

According to Curtis Preston, Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva, cyberattacks are not a matter of "if," but "when." In this episode, Tom Fox. and Curtis dive into the importance of backup systems and cyber resilience to protect against ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. Curtis shares his insights on how to limit the blast radius of an attack, why you should assume a breach, and the need to have a playbook and a cyber response team in place. They also discuss the role of state-sponsored attacks in non-kinetic warfare and the need for increased cyber resilience as we approach 2030. W. Curtis Preston has 30 years of experience in the backup and data protection industry. He started his career at MBNA, the second-largest credit card company in 1993, and has been specializing in backup servers ever since. He is currently the Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva, where he talks, writes, and hosts podcasts about data protection systems. Curtis is also known as ‘Mr. Backup’, a moniker that he adopted while wr

In today's interconnected world, businesses rely on third-party vendors for various products and services. While these partnerships bring great benefits, they also expose companies to a range of risks such as cyber threats, compliance issues, and reputational damage. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Paul Valente, the co-founder and CEO of VISO Trust. Paul shares valuable insights into how businesses can mitigate risks posed by third-party vendors, the importance of continuous monitoring, and how VISO Trust's platform helps companies manage risks effectively. Paul Valente is the CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, a company that provides automated third-party cyber risk management solutions. Prior to founding VISO Trust, Paul was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at several companies, including Restoration Hardware, Lending Club, and ASAPP. He is a longtime technologist and security professional with experience in highly regulated industries. You’ll hear Tom and Paul talk about: Companies have