Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores the shift from traditional compliance to continuous, independent attestation in the AI era
- Draws on real-world lessons from the SEC’s SolarWinds case, highlighting personal and organizational risks
- Addresses evolving regulatory frameworks, including SEC cybersecurity disclosure and AI governance
- Examines supply chain security challenges, especially with open-source and AI-driven development
- Positions compliance excellence as a strategic differentiator for organizations in regulated industries
The rapid acceleration of AI-driven software development has brought new urgency to the world of compliance. “Building Trust in the AI Era: The New Compliance Imperative” is a virtual panel discussion that delves into how organizations must adapt to heightened regulatory scrutiny and shifting expectations around software security and governance. The event brings together industry strategists and a former CISO directly involved in the SEC’s SolarWinds case, offering a rare, practical perspective on the stakes and solutions for compliance leaders.
Why Compliance Demands Are Changing
Regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly, with new mandates around cybersecurity disclosure and AI governance reshaping the compliance landscape. The traditional approach—focused on periodic checklists and reactive remediation—no longer satisfies regulators or stakeholders. Instead, organizations are expected to demonstrate ongoing, independent verification of their security and compliance postures. This shift is especially pronounced in sectors where software supply chains and open-source dependencies introduce new layers of risk.
Lessons from the SolarWinds SEC Case
The SEC’s high-profile enforcement action against SolarWinds and its CISO has become a touchstone for compliance professionals. The case underscores the personal and organizational consequences of compliance failures, moving the conversation beyond technical controls to questions of leadership accountability and operational transparency. Insights from those directly involved in the case provide attendees with a grounded understanding of what’s at stake—and how to avoid similar pitfalls.
Managing Supply Chain and AI Risks
As organizations increasingly rely on open-source components and AI-driven tools, the complexity of managing supply chain security grows. The panel explores practical strategies for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across the software lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk intelligence and continuous attestation. These approaches help organizations remain audit-ready without sacrificing development speed or innovation.
Compliance as a Competitive Advantage
Compliance is no longer a back-office function—it has become a core element of organizational trust and market differentiation. The discussion highlights how excellence in compliance can serve as a competitive advantage, building confidence among regulators, customers, partners, and investors. For security and compliance leaders, the ability to demonstrate robust, independently verified controls is now a critical business asset.
Who Should Attend
- CISOs, Chief Security Officers, and executive leaders
- Heads of Application Security and security teams
- Compliance, risk, and governance professionals
- Organizations in regulated sectors such as financial services, government, healthcare, retail, and energy
- Enterprises focused on software security, regulatory compliance, and supply chain risk management
Event Format and Experience
This webinar adopts a thought leadership format, featuring expert speakers from Veracode and a former CISO with direct experience in regulatory enforcement. The session is designed for practical insight and peer learning, with a recording and additional resources available to participants after the event.