Episode #196. Compliance Is Not a Checkbox, It’s a Trust Strategy, with Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 42 MIN

Episode #196. Compliance Is Not a Checkbox, It’s a Trust Strategy, with Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA

from Risk Never Sleeps Podcast · host Ed Gaudet

Cybersecurity compliance isn’t about checklists; it’s about trust, maturity, and building businesses that can withstand real-world risk. In this episode, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Programs for GTIA, discusses the evolution of cybersecurity compliance and what it truly means for MSPs and the broader IT services ecosystem. He shares his unconventional path into IT — from entrepreneurship to burnout in high-stakes risk assessments, to leading IT for a school district during COVID, before joining GTIA. Chris explains why compliance should be a business enabler that builds resilience and credibility, and how industry associations help raise standards and promote practical, real-world security approaches. Tune in to hear a candid, experience-driven conversation on how cybersecurity compliance can elevate your organization. Resources: Connect with and follow Chris Johnson on LinkedIn. Follow GTIA on LinkedIn and discover their website! For more information and ways to increase risk awareness and safety, visit us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.censinet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Cosgrove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ an accomplished composer, musician, producer, and engineer. Listen to his latest project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Del Piombo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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