Ep. 188 Are GRC Analyst roles dead, is GRC engineering the future, tech startups

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD chats with AJ Yawn and GRC practitioner Abdie Mohamed about the evolving field of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). They discuss how GRC roles are shifting to require more technical skills, like cloud and Python & debunk the myth that GRC is non-technical, and highlight the need for portfolios and ongoing learning. AJ also shares insights from his new book on GRC engineering and talks about the future of the profession.
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00:00 Introduction 
04:55 Framework Parrots and Outdated Standards
11:12 The Rise of GRC Engineering
15:57 AI Tools and Learning Python
25:20 Founder's Journey: Building ByteCheck
38:11 GRC's Role in Cybersecurity
48:17 The Evolution of GRC Engineering
54:52 The Value of Portfolios and Practical Experience
01:03:56 Navigating the Job Market and Interviews
01:18:50 The Importance of Technical Skills in GRC
01:43:22 AJ's Future Plans and Book Tour

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