The Governance of Trust
Trust does not govern itself

Organisations govern finance, cybersecurity, legal, HR and risk. Trust is rarely reviewed with the same discipline, even though it carries the same strategic weight and the same potential for insider risk.
Trust changes over time

People change roles. Access accumulates. Third-party relationships evolve. AI agents begin making decisions. Yet trust is often assumed to remain appropriate simply because it once was.
Why insider threat governance matters
Governance provides the oversight, accountability and assurance that trust continues to support organisational objectives without creating unnecessary exposure.
Trust without governance becomes an assumption

Assumption creates blind spots. Blind spots create organizational exposure.
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The question is not whether your organisation trusts its people, partners or technology. The question is whether that trust is actively governed.
Questions for Leaders
Where is trust reviewed across your organisation?
Who is accountable for ensuring trust remains appropriate as circumstances change?
Does your governance evolve as quickly as the trust your organisation extends?
Where Trust Meets Risk
Trust without understanding creates exposure.