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Welcome to episode 5 of the Comply or Die! Podcast, where our co-host Alan Wilemon welcomes George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University & CEO & Founder of Well Aware Security, for a discussion that redefines the cybersecurity narrative, focusing on:
🔥 The Undervalued Power of People in Cybersecurity
🔥 Empathy as a Strategic Tool
🔥 How to Build a Cyber-Savvy Culture
🔥 What is Zero Trust Strategy (& its misconceptions)? 
This episode is a compelling testament to the power of human connection in the face of digital adversity. It's a call to action for all of us to recognize and harness our collective potential to secure not just data and networks, but the very fabric of our interconnected lives. 

And with visionaries like George leading the charge, we're inspired to rethink our strategies and bolster our defenses with the most critical asset at our disposal - ourselves. Tune in!

Welcome to episode 4 of the Comply or Die! podcast, where our new co-host, Alan Wilemon, engages in an informative conversation with Kristina Podnar, Senior Policy Director at Data & Trust Alliance. 
Kristina is a digital governance advisor with nearly 20 years of management consulting experience. She’s also a TEDx Speaker, Author of The Power of Digital Policy, and the host of The Power Of Digital Policy podcast.
In this episode, we explore the importance and future of digital policy in the rapidly evolving world of AI technologies and emerging standards. Kristina shares expert analysis on the importance of mindful risk-taking, data provenance standards, and the need for a cross-industry approach. We demystify it all and discuss: 
🔥 The Evolution of Digital Policy
🔥 The Journey of Data Provenance: Trust vs Risk
🔥 The Impact of Copyright Issues within AI
🔥 The Bright Future of Digital Policy
Kristina also shares how she initially ventured into the digital space, sharing her career journey and how she developed a passion for it and offers advice for those starting out in digital governance. Tune in!

We’re excited to announce that after our incredible conversation in episode 2 with Alan Wilemon, the Director at INQ Consulting, he has decided to join Comply or Die! as our new co-host. We couldn’t be more excited to be on this security, compliance, and regulations journey with him to help champion a culture of privacy and trust in today's digital age.
Alan is a veteran in the field and an authentically vocal advocate for data privacy and brings the perfect blend of experience, charisma, and love for the profession to our show. His passion for making compliance and privacy relatable and digestible for a broader audience by leveraging humor and pop culture, fits in perfectly with our mission. He’ll engage in relaxed, informative discussions with industry leaders on a wide array of topics and trends to bring a diverse perspective to listeners.
In this rare break from standard form, we interview our new co-host about his career path and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Plus, we debunk privacy myths and get personal with Alan in a fun rapid-fire round. Check it out!

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Comply or Die! podcast, where our host, Jass Binning, embarks on a journey to unlock the universe of privacy. Our guest is Alan Wilemon, the Director at INQ Consulting. He is a veteran in the field and an authentically vocal advocate for data privacy. 
Alan joins us to provide insights on privacy, compliance, and their intersection with people. Most privacy discussions can get technical, but this conversation takes a human-centered viewpoint. In this episode, we discuss:
🌌 The role of pop culture in privacy awareness
🌌 Privacy by design (& how to take a people-first approach)
🌌 The importance of privacy in today's digital world
🌌 The role of AI in privacy and compliance
Alan also reflects on his passion for making privacy fun. He explores the connection between privacy and pop culture and how it helps make privacy discussions relatable to everyone. Because, despite the rapid evolution of technology, it's people who are at the heart of privacy and compliance issues. 
Whether you're a privacy professional or just someone intrigued by the labyrinth of data protection, this episode has got something for everyone!

We’re proud to introduce you to the ‘Comply or Die!’ a security, compliance, and regulation podcast brought to you by Opensense. Our goal is to help you embrace a mindset that prioritizes privacy, trust, reputation, and choice with a single goal - to thrive (not just survive) in today’s connected world. 
Each month, we’ll be chatting with industry experts and leaders to explore how can brands build a culture of compliance.  
On our very first episode, we are excited to welcome a VIP guest, Aaron Weller who is currently leading the Privacy Engineering Center of Excellence at HP.  Aaron has over 25 years of experience in the industry with a focus on information security and privacy. 
As a leader in the field of privacy and engineering, Aaron brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In this episode, we discuss:
How can corporate America adopt a more proactive vs. reactive approach to compliance and privacy The definition and the framework of privacy engineering & privacy by designHow to evangelize and standardize data governance practices across your organization To hear Aaron’s insights on this and much more, dive in and stream the full episode. Until next time, stay informed, stay compliant, and stay in business!

Welcome to ‘Comply or Die!’ the security, compliance and regulation podcast that will help you embrace a mindset that prioritizes privacy, trust, reputation, and choice with a single goal - to thrive (not just survive) in today’s connected world. 

Let’s dive in!