Saaim Khan emphasizes that compliance programs often fail due to an overemphasis on certification rather than actual security, resulting in what is known as compliance theater.
He criticizes the traditional consulting model for its complexity and lack of focus on cultural change and capability building within organizations.
Khan highlights the importance of integrating compliance into the culture and operations of a business to ensure meaningful and effective implementation.
Saaim Khan's consultancy, Cyber Matters, takes a transparent and outcome-focused approach to cybersecurity compliance, aiming to create programs that align with business strategy and grow with the organization.