E25: How CCM can level up your compliance

In this episode of the SureCloud Cyber & Risk Leaders Podcast, cybersecurity professional Jodie Lash joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to explore how organisations can strengthen their security posture through continuous control monitoring (CCM), improved controls assurance, and greater automation.

Jodie shares her personal journey into cybersecurity, offering a candid look at the experiences that shaped her career and the lessons she has learnt along the way. With extensive industry knowledge, she discusses why traditional assurance models are no longer enough, and how CCM technology can help organisations gain real-time visibility, reduce manual effort, and respond faster to emerging risks.

The conversation also dives into the priorities and pressures facing cybersecurity teams today, from stretched resources and growing regulatory demands to the ongoing need for user awareness and cultural engagement. Jodie highlights both the opportunities and the challenges of adopting automation across governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), providing practical advice for leaders seeking to modernise their programmes.

Key themes covered in this episode include:

Jodie’s career pathway and reflections on working in cybersecurity
Why continuous control monitoring is essential for modern assurance
Practical considerations when selecting and implementing CCM technology
How automation supports higher-quality controls, fewer manual tasks, and faster reporting
The importance of user awareness and strong organisational culture
The biggest challenges facing risk and cyber teams in 2024
The skills required to thrive as an information security professional
The one thing Jodie wishes she had more time for in security leadership

This is a valuable episode for cybersecurity leaders, GRC professionals, risk managers, and anyone focused on evolving their control environment to match today’s threat landscape.

Hosted by: Mathew Davies Chief Product Officer - Surecloud

Guest: Jodie Lash Cyber Security Professional