When Trust Meets AI is where innovation meets responsibility - a show for leaders redefining what trust means in the age of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Adam Markowitz, CEO of Drata, this podcast brings together CISOs, VPs of Security, GRC leaders, AI thinkers, and trust innovators for candid conversations about the future of governance, risk, compliance, and the new frontier: assurance.
In every episode, we explore how AI is reshaping GRC from “the department of no” into the “department of go” - a strategic trust engine. Tune in for an informative breakdown of what’s working, an inside look at what’s changing in boardrooms, and how forward-thinking organizations are using AI to accelerate compliance, increase transparency, and turn risk teams into value creators.
If you’re ready to step into the world of responsible innovation, this is your playbook.
Roundup Episode: The Future of GRC — Voices from the Trenches
Common thread: All three guests converge on the same tension — AI is transforming GRC from a reactive, checkbox function into a strategic, revenue-linked discipline. But human judgment, curiosity, and empathy remain irreplaceable. This episode runs four segments, drawing the best clips from each original interview and weaving them into a single conversation.
13 May 2026
The Death of Traditional GRC - Navigating the AI Revolution with Olivia Rose
In today’s age of technological disruption, there’s no point in shying away from AI any longer. In fact, it’s detrimental to do so. In this episode of When Trust Meets AI, host and CEO of Drata, Adam Markowitz, welcomes Olivia Rose, a veteran CISO and virtual CISO advisor, to explore how AI is reshaping trust (both organizationally and personally), why GRC leaders need to embrace AI now or risk obsolescence, and how to reframe security as a driver of business value rather than a blocker. The truth is: the former GRC team no longer exists (or shouldn’t) and the security leaders winning today are the ones positioning themselves for tomorrow. So, tune in and flip through their playbook.
28 Apr 2026
Your AI Policy Might Be Putting Your Company at Risk with Courtney Hans
Your AI policy isn’t something you can afford to delay. It’s now or never and this episode of Where Trust Meets AI unpacks why. Tune in as host and Drata CEO, Adam Markowitz, welcomes Courtney Hans, Vice President of Cyber Services at ANV for a breakdown of why implementing AI without intentional safeguards is like deploying any new technology without brakes. She also highlights how organizations can translate security risk into business impact that resonates with their board and the critical skill every security leader needs: getting your entire organization on board with your strategy. This episode is a reminder that the “trust but verify” approach looks completely in an AI-powered world; but it must continue to exist, nonetheless.
24 Feb 2026
Deepfakes, AI Governance, and the Rise of the GRC Engineer with Mike Britton
Trust is the currency of modern security, and AI is about to stress test it. In this episode of When Trust Meets AI, host and CEO of Drata, Adam Markowitz, sits down with Mike Britton, Chief Information Officer at Abnormal AI, to unpack what trust really means when deepfakes can blur reality, SaaS vendors ship surprise AI features overnight, and governance has to move at the speed of product. Mike also shares how Abnormal AI is becoming AI-native internally without touching customer data, why they built AI transformation pods, and how lightweight governance can still enforce real controls.
9 Feb 2026
The AI Governance Playbook You Need with Tolga Erbay
In this episode of When Trust Meets AI, Tolga Erbay, Head of GRC at Dropbox, confirms that it IS possible to build trust in the age of AI while optimizing productivity in the workplace. Tune in as host Adam Markowitz sits with Tolga for a deep dive into the real state of AI governance frameworks, why SOC 2 alone won't cut it anymore, and the concrete metrics (like trust-influenced ARR) that finally prove security and compliance drive revenue, not just cost.
If you're caught between moving fast and staying safe, this conversation gives you the tools to safeguard yourself from third-party AI risk.
9 Feb 2026
Switch From the Department of No to the Department of Know with Ty Sbano
“What even is trust?” asks Ty Sbano, CISO, Webflow, in the latest episode of Where Trust Meets AI. Tune in as host and CEO, Drata, Adam Markowitz, welcomes Ty for a deep dive into what your ideal security program should look like. Together, they unpack how trust evolves in an AI-driven world, why continuous compliance matters more than point-in-time reports, and how security leaders can shift from the "department of no" to the "department of know”."
Whether you're navigating vendor risk in a post-SOC II world, building AI-ready security programs, or figuring out how to augment your team without losing fundamentals, this conversation cuts through the noise with hard-won insights on what actually moves the needle on trust, risk, and business enablement.
9 Feb 2026
Why Trust is the Only Currency in the Age of AI featuring Saeed Elahi
The conversation about AI sits at the center of every table. But, there’s an equally important dish accompanying it these days - the conversation about trust. In this episode of When Trust Meets AI, CEO of Drata and host, Adam Markowitz, sits down with Saeed Elahi, Cyber Risk and Assurance Leader at Tenable, to explore why trust is the measure of due diligence in a connected world, how to evaluate AI tools across three distinct risk dimensions and the key strategies for deploying agents at enterprise scale without sacrificing security.
This episode serves as a reminder that nothing comes free in the age of AI - especially trust.
6 Feb 2026
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🛑 Is your GRC team still seen as the "Department of No"?
It’s time to rewrite the narrative. AI is transforming compliance from a roadblock into a strategic business accelerator, but only if you know how to build trust first.
Introducing When Trust Meets AI, a new podcast hosted by Drata CEO Adam Markowitz.
We’re sitting down with the world’s leading CISOs and security leaders to explore how they are innovating responsibly and turning trust into a growth engine.
🚀 Launching on Tuesday, 10th Feb.
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