Why GRC Communities Win In Person | Mashup w/ Abdie Mohamed
Source: YouTube · GRC Engineering Club · published Oct 11, 2026 · 39:23
The GRC Engineering Club is experiencing significant growth through new strategic partnerships, expanded certification offerings, and a strong emphasis on community-driven learning and in-person engagement.
Key Takeaways:
• The club announced a major partnership with Security Controls Framework (SCF), allowing members to contribute to the framework updates and access exclusive certification discounts and free passes 2:03.
• At the ISACA GRC conference in San Diego, the club hosted its first "Run GRC" 5K, a networking mixer, and the "Anti-Checkbox Museum" event, highlighting the value of meeting members in real life 5:12.
• A new collaboration with the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) was established, driven by the club's commitment to grassroots empowerment and collaborative risk management 12:36.
• The club launched its first specialty certification, CGE Azure, with plans for AWS and GCP specialties, reinforcing its goal to provide high-value, practical skills for members 17:11.
• Upcoming themes include FedRAMP month with sponsor Paramify and AI governance month, reflecting the community's diverse interests and professional development needs 22:50.
The GRC Engineering Club continues to foster a supportive, collaborative environment where practitioners can learn from industry experts and each other, proving that community strength lies in shared growth and real-world connection.
Sources:
- 0:49 Announcement of partnership with Security Controls Framework (SCF) and benefits for members.
- 5:12 Recap of the Run GRC 5K, networking mixer, and Anti-Checkbox Museum at the ISACA GRC conference.
- 12:36 Details on the new partnership with the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA).
- 17:11 Launch of the CGE Azure certification and future specialty plans.
- 22:50 Overview of upcoming FedRAMP and AI governance themed months.
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Welcome friends to another edition of the anti-checkbox podcast. We are back with a monthly mashup. We're not going to call it bimonthly because we just missed one month, but we're going to be we're going to be getting more religious about these every month because there's just so much that happens monthtomonth here. It's uh light years away. Goodness gracious. President of the GRC Engineering Club, Abdi Muhammad Pres. Tell us what's been going on >> these past couple months. >> What's happening? What's been happening? Man, it's been a lot. A lot has been going on. Club has been really active the past few months. Lot of chapter growth. Seeing leaders, you know, take the initiative to join leadership teams across various chapters across the country. Where do I start? All right, let's start …