Why Governance Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI with Shruti Mukherjee

In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Shruti Mukherjee, Director of GRC, about the growing importance of governance, risk, and compliance in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Shruti shares her journey from software engineering into cybersecurity and GRC, highlighting how curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learning shaped her career.

The conversation explores how cybersecurity has evolved beyond technical protection into a business-wide challenge centered around trust, governance, and operational resilience.

Key topics include AI governance, checkbox compliance versus real security posture, continuous improvement, and why organizations must understand and protect their “crown jewels” as technology rapidly evolves.

Shruti also discusses why strong governance structures are becoming critical as businesses adopt AI and other emerging technologies, emphasizing the need for proper guardrails, accountability, and risk management.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, practitioners, and organizations trying to navigate the intersection of cybersecurity, governance, AI, and business trust.

Listen now and join the conversation.