Clarity recently got the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest minds and leading GRC professionals at the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) 2024 Conference in Austin, Texas.
ISACA is a global professional membership organization that seeks to empower IT and IS professionals through skill development and educational learning. Serving the industry for over 50 years, they are widely recognized as the gold standard for advancing knowledge and careers, creating community, business growth solutions, and acting as a pioneer for positive change in an ever-evolving space.
This conference is a big deal in the industry, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach to governance and management. For us, it was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and join the conversation on the future of information systems auditing and control.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of GRC in ways that can’t be ignored. The primary focus for GRC professionals now is on adapting and thriving in this new landscape. One major topic that came up was ensuring that stakeholders know how to properly vet AI vendors to ensure seamless integration and security.
Almost every speaker touched on the importance of staying agile and flexible as new technologies and threats continue emerging. Some notable examples of this include speakers like:
The “Setting Yourself Up for Success” session, led by ISACA’s Julia Kanouse and IIA’s Brad Monterio, covered everything from the profession’s future to building effective controls and communicating GRC issues. This theme extended into hands-on workshops focusing on AI and multi-cloud strategies, along with inspiring innovation sessions that kept GRC industry ideas flowing.
Clarity CRO, James Davison, grabbed everyone’s attention with his session: Navigating Complex IT Environments Without Sacrificing Identity Governance. This 15 minute talk touched on the most common IGA pitfalls and left attendees with practical insights like:
Additionally, James demonstrated how Clarity addresses these issues head-on, including but not limited to: A demonstration of how Clarity simplifies and secures access management for organizations, a review of some of Clarity's lifecycle automations and how they reduce risk, as well as showing how the Clarity platform provides visibility and control over who has access to what, ensuring secure and compliant identity management.
If you missed his session, no worries. You can watch the full session here.
In summary, the ISACA GRC annual conference provided a wealth of knowledge of attendees and sponsors alike. Everyone in attendance learned about how pivotal AI adoption will be in the coming years, how remaining adaptable protects GRC professionals from falling behind, the key role preparation plays for rising leaders, and how successful IGA is still possible with a complex IT environment.
To learn more about how Clarity can help you successfully launch an identity governance program in your complex environment, request your demo here.