Governance & Compliance · The GRC Journal

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What AI Is Revealing About GRC Readiness

AI adoption in GRC is accelerating, but readiness is proving harder to achieve. The reason may have less to do with AI than with what becomes visible when technology encounters the way governance actually works.

Michelle Randall and Ryan Redman · September 24, 2026 · 9 min read

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AI in Investigations: 5 Structural Risks in Automated Compliance Workflows

AI is increasingly embedded in compliance and investigative workflows. While automation expands monitoring capacity and accelerates case handling, it also reshapes how accountability, escalation, and institutional trust function inside organizations. In this guest contribution, Andy Miller examines five structural risks that emerge as investigative systems become algorithmically assisted.

Andy Miller · April 15, 2026 · 3 min read

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GRC in 2025: Emerging Risks & Priorities You Can’t Ignore

Explore the top GRC risks and priorities for 2025 including AI, regulatory complexity, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Learn how GRC leaders can shift from reporting to action, embed compliance into business strategy, and build proactive, resilient risk programs.

Joshua Clarke · September 15, 2025 · 2 min read

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Every Rule Creates a Shortcut: Why Workplace Friction Fuels Risk

This article explores how workplace friction leads employees to create risky shortcuts that bypass risk, and compliance controls. Learn why strict policies often fail in practice, how “work as imagined” differs from “work as done,” and what redesign tactics can reduce friction and strengthen security.

Joshua Clarke · August 28, 2025 · 2 min read

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Essential GRC Resources for Beginners and Growing Teams

This article highlights essential GRC resources for beginners and growing teams, including frameworks, online guides, communities, and free tools. Learn how to navigate governance, risk, and compliance with practical references like NIST, ISO 27001, policy templates, and expert publications.

Joshua Clarke · August 25, 2025 · 2 min read

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ISO Frameworks Explained: What Every GRC Professional Should Actually Know

ISO isn’t just about getting certified. It’s about creating a reliable foundation for governance, risk, and compliance. This post breaks down the most important ISO standards, why they matter, and how GRC teams can use them to build real structure, not just pass audits.

Joshua Clarke · August 7, 2025 · 2 min read

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Behavioral GRC: A Blind Spot We’re Finally Seeing

This post introduces Behavioral GRC, a human-centered approach to governance, risk, and compliance. Learn how understanding behavior can improve security, reduce risk, and build a stronger compliance culture.

Joshua Clarke · August 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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GRC Tools for Startups and Small Teams in 2025

This article introduces beginner-friendly GRC tools that help small businesses, startups, and solo professionals manage governance, risk, and compliance more easily. Learn how platforms like Vanta, Drata, and Sprinto simplify tasks such as audit preparation, policy management, and risk tracking. Perfect for teams new to compliance or looking to scale their security practices.

Joshua Clarke · July 31, 2025 · 2 min read

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Exploring Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Insights from the GRC Journal

New to cybersecurity or curious about how organizations stay secure and accountable? This post breaks down the basics of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in plain language. Learn what GRC really means, why it matters, and how it helps businesses make smarter, safer decisions. Perfect for beginners, students, or anyone exploring the intersection of tech, trust, and leadership.

Joshua Clarke · May 8, 2025 · 2 min read