Is your SOC 2 report giving you real protection — or just helping you check a box?

In a world where compliance is often mistaken for security, it’s time to ask the hard questions.

Join ITSPmagazine’s Sean Martin as he moderates a direct, insightful conversation with cybersecurity leaders:

Demetrios “Laz” Lazarikos – Co‑Founder, Riskology: Deep expertise in vendor risk programs and pragmatic compliance frameworks.

AJ Yawn – Cloud Security & Compliance Practitioner: Skilled in SOC 2 implementation, advisory, and translating audit requirements into real security.

Ryan Patrick – VP of Adoption, HITRUST: Leading adoption of HITRUST CSF, helping organizations transition from baseline compliance to mature, risk‑aligned programs.

Together, they will challenge the status quo and explore:

Why SOC 2 has become a commodity—and why that’s a growing concern

How checkbox compliance can create a dangerous illusion of security

What stakeholders and customers truly want to see as proof of trust

How to shift from minimum requirements to meaningful, defensible assurance

If you’re responsible for security, compliance, or third-party risk, this conversation will challenge your perspective—and help you rethink what matters most.

Watch the webinar and join the conversation.

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Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking SOC 2, Cybersecurity, and Third-Party Risk in 2025 — An ITSPmagazine Webinar with HITRUST