When Trust Meets AI
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.
Deepfakes, AI Governance, and the Rise of the GRC Engineer with Mike Britton
February 24, 2026 • 38 MIN
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.
The AI Governance Playbook You Need with Tolga Erbay
February 9, 2026 • 23 MIN
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.
Switch From the Department of No to the Department of Know with Ty Sbano
February 9, 2026 • 40 MIN
“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.
Why Trust is the Only Currency in the Age of AI featuring Saeed Elahi
February 9, 2026 • 26 MIN
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.
When Trust Meets AI Trailer
February 6, 2026 • < 1 MIN
🛑 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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