Episode 30: GRC beyond checklists ft. Anoop Kumar Paudval

In Episode 30 of Server Room, we sit down with Anoop Kumar Paudval, Head of Information Security at Gulf News, to explore what cyber resilience really means beyond compliance checklists and audit frameworks. Cyber incidents today aren’t just about systems going down, they’re about how people, processes, and leadership respond when pressure is at its highest. True resilience is not just about prevention, but about staying steady when things don’t go as planned. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between compliance and true cyber resilience • How GRC can become a strategic business enabler • The role of leadership and culture during cyber incidents • Why employee behavior can strengthen or weaken security frameworks • What strong governance looks like in real-world crisis situations • How GRC must evolve in the age of AI, cloud, and digital transformation If you're an IT leader, CISO, security professional, or someone building stronger security cultures, this conversation is for you.