Over the past decade, the role of the risk assessor has transformed — rapidly, repeatedly, and now exponentially. What began as a discipline rooted in manual questionnaires and siloed assessments has evolved into a strategic function influencing enterprise decisions, budgets, and long-term planning. With AI and automation accelerating change even further, the next evolution of risk assessment is already underway.
Webinar
A day in the life of a risk assessor — Yesterday, today, tomorrow
Wednesday, January, 21 2026 | 11:00AM EST | 4:00PM GMT
Details:
Join seasoned practitioners from OneTrust as we explore how risk assessment has changed, where it stands today, and what the future will demand of risk professionals.
In this thought-leadership conversation, we’ll examine:
Yesterday
- Manual, cybersecurity-centric processes that established the foundational practices of risk assessment.
- Programs that operated largely in silos with limited alignment to broader business strategy.
Today
- A broadened risk landscape supported by integrated ERM alignment and more mature, data-driven processes.
- Risk teams increasingly serving as strategic partners who inform budgets, priorities, and enterprise decisions.
Tomorrow
- AI and automation reshaping assessments end-to-end—from triage to evidence validation to continuous monitoring.
- Risk roles shifting toward advisory functions that help the business understand which risks to take and why.
