#22 - A Journey from Journalism to GRC with Brian Martinez

Today, we had the honor to have Brian Martinez, a leading expert in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with over two decades of experience at Michigan State University and the broader cybersecurity community. As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead at MSU, Brian has spearheaded critical security projects and compliance frameworks, contributing significantly to the university's research and security posture. Beyond MSU, Brian enriches the cybersecurity field through his roles as Founder and President of BIDE Consulting and Director at #misec, alongside his volunteer work with (ISC)² in developing the CISSP certification exam. In this episode, we'll dive into Brian's extensive career, his approach to GRC in academia, and his insights into the future of cybersecurity. It's a pleasure to have Brian join us to share his valuable experience, expertise, and perspectives.   Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrmartinez/   Learn more about Paramify: https://www.paramify.com/