In episode 21 of The Brief with Charles Denyer, we uncover the hidden truth behind most security failures — not weak firewalls or fancy zero-days, but neglected policies and forgotten procedures. Charles takes you inside the boardrooms and breach investigations where “policy shelfware” — beautifully written, rarely followed — has cost companies millions in damages and trust.
Through riveting storytelling and hard-earned lessons from over 2,000 security and compliance engagements, Charles reveals why information security documentation is far more than an audit requirement — it’s the backbone of every resilient organization. You’ll learn how to distinguish between a policy’s intent and a procedure’s execution, why customization is critical in today’s evolving threat landscape, and how to bring your documentation to life through ownership, training, and testing.
This isn’t another lecture on compliance — it’s a reality check on leadership, accountability, and the price of complacency.
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