Cybersecurity—a word we hear all the time, but do you really know what it means?
The Tea on Cybersecurity breaks it down without the confusing jargon. We spill the truth about security and compliance in a way that is easy to understand and actually useful.
Perfect for SaaS startups and small to medium sized businesses starting their journey in cybersecurity and compliance. We've learned to keep it short -15-30 minutes per episode - so you get the facts and none of the fluff.
Cybersecurity—a word we hear all the time, but do you really know what it means?
The Tea on Cybersecurity breaks it down without the confusing jargon. We spill the truth about security and compliance in a way that is easy to understand and actually useful.
Perfect for SaaS startups and small to medium sized businesses starting their journey in cybersecurity and compliance. We've learned to keep it short -15-30 minutes per episode - so you get the facts and none of the fluff.

Your compliance tools and automation say you're in the clear. Everything’s marked complete, deadlines are met, and the compliance dashboard is all green.
But when it’s time for the audit, you’re still unprepared.
In this episode, Kaitlin Zanoni, Security Advisor at Trava Security, breaks down the reality of compliance automation. She explains where these tools add real value, where they fall short, and why pairing automation with expert guidance is the only way to build an audit-ready compliance program.
Key takeaways:
Why compliance automation tools help with evidence collection but can’t replace expert guidance
How overreliance on automation creates a false sense of security during audits
The role of people, processes, and technology in building a sustainable compliance program
Want to dive deeper into choosing the right compliance tool and how it fits into your audit journey? Check out our blog, Why the Right GRC Tool Is Critical for Compliance Certification, for actionable tips and expert insights: https://travasecurity.com/right-grc-tool
Episode highlights:
(00:00) Tools and automation: Is this enough for compliance?
(04:38) Common compliance automation tools
(05:51) Limitations of automation tools
(07:33) The importance of human experts
(10:22) Choosing the Right GRC Tool
Connect with the host:
Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - @jararowe
Connect with the guest:
Kaitlin’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-zanoni/
Connect with Trava:
Website - www.travasecurity.com
Blog - www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog
LinkedIn - @travasecurity
YouTube - @travasecurity