Building Cloud-First Compliance and Resilience

This document is a report on a webinar titled 'Cloud compliance unlocked: Rethinking GRC for data resiliency,' hosted by Rewind and TechnologyAdvice. The discussion featured industry experts who addressed the evolving landscape of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in cloud environments. Key themes included the shift from viewing compliance as a mere checkbox exercise to a proactive, integrated approach that enhances operational resilience and customer trust. The panelists emphasized the importance of embedding compliance into systems and workflows from the outset, advocating for automation and proactive compliance strategies. They outlined foundational controls necessary for audit-ready cloud environments, such as least privilege access and secure backups. The report also discusses the implications of generative AI on compliance, highlighting the need for privacy-first thinking and clear governance policies. Overall, the webinar underscored the necessity of a holistic compliance culture that involves cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.