Here's What to Expect
Audits still build trust, but the way most teams prepare creates a hidden “audit tax” that pulls engineers into taking screenshots and stalls late-stage deals. In this webinar, an expert panel of CISOs, auditors, founders, and engineering leaders shows what actually works inside fast-moving teams: treat audits as a replay of day-to-day operations, use automation and AI for the grunt work, and reserve human judgment for exceptions and sign-offs.
You’ll hear real examples of shrinking the audit tax, aligning GRC with delivery, and defusing tough requests by grounding conversations in clear threat models and control boundaries, offering practical advice for first-timers and veterans alike.
Key takeaways:
- Why audits derail teams today, and the path to steady readiness instead of point-in-time scrambles.
- Where AI and automation genuinely help (and where they do not), including real-world limits around approvals and segregation of duties.
- What “business as usual” looks like when audits become routine and humans stepping in only for true exceptions.
- How leaders align operational metrics with audit elements so readiness rides along with day-to-day performance goals.
Here's What to Expect
Audits still build trust, but the way most teams prepare creates a hidden “audit tax” that pulls engineers into taking screenshots and stalls late-stage deals. In this webinar, an expert panel of CISOs, auditors, founders, and engineering leaders shows what actually works inside fast-moving teams: treat audits as a replay of day-to-day operations, use automation and AI for the grunt work, and reserve human judgment for exceptions and sign-offs.
You’ll hear real examples of shrinking the audit tax, aligning GRC with delivery, and defusing tough requests by grounding conversations in clear threat models and control boundaries, offering practical advice for first-timers and veterans alike.
Key takeaways:
- Why audits derail teams today, and the path to steady readiness instead of point-in-time scrambles.
- Where AI and automation genuinely help (and where they do not), including real-world limits around approvals and segregation of duties.
- What “business as usual” looks like when audits become routine and humans stepping in only for true exceptions.
- How leaders align operational metrics with audit elements so readiness rides along with day-to-day performance goals.
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Panelists
Nicholas Muy serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Scrut Automation, where he leads enterprise security and compliance strategy. With a strong foundation in cloud security architecture and operational risk, he is also an active investor and advisor to early-stage cybersecurity startups, driving the future of modern GRC.
Akil Murali is the SVP of Product Management at Scrut, driving innovation at the intersection of security and product strategy. Formerly VP of Product at Fastly, he led global initiatives that elevated cloud security and accelerated growth. Akil is passionate about building impactful, scalable products that redefine trust in the digital era.
Iftach Ian Amit is the CEO and Co-founder of Gomboc AI and a 25-year cybersecurity veteran who has led security at Amazon, Cimpress, and Rapid7. A 2025 SC Awards “Security Person of the Year” finalist, he’s recognized for advancing cloud infrastructure defense and mentoring the next generation through IANS, DEFCON, and BSides Las Vegas.
Sanket Naik is the Founder and CEO of Palosade, an AI-powered platform transforming how enterprises automate security at scale. A seasoned engineering leader and former SVP at Coupa, he built its cloud and cybersecurity organization from the ground up through its IPO. He also held leadership roles at HP and Qualys and advises early-stage startups.
Michael Skiles is the Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at ConstellationGRC, a California-based CPA firm that helps high-growth startups achieve SOC 2 and other compliance certifications with speed and precision. Michael previously co-founded HostGPO and combines hands-on company building with deep audit expertise to demystify controls, evidence, and readiness, transforming compliance into a foundation of credibility and trust with customers and investors.
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