Blog | Manju Mayachar

Notes, ideas, learnings, and reflections—shared as I navigate building, securing, and scaling in technology.

PCI Scoping in Hybrid Cloud Environments

PCI Scoping in Hybrid Cloud Environments PCI DSS version 4.0 puts fresh attention on scoping through Requirement 12.5.2. You now need a formal scoping exercise at least once a year and after major changes, and you have to be able to explain and defend it. That is hard enough in a simple on premises setup. In a hybrid world with cloud services, shared tools, and legacy systems, it can feel messy and unclear. ...

Compliance as Code

The future of GRC is technical. As cloud systems grow more complex, companies need controls that scale. This post explores how Compliance as Code helps GRC teams move faster, stay accurate, and work directly with engineers.

From GRC Analyst to GRC Engineer: Why Compliance Alone Doesn’t Cut It Anymore

The role of GRC is changing. Today’s SaaS companies need more than policy writers—they need GRC engineers. Here’s why.

How 'The Assist' Became My Leadership Philosophy

A leadership philosophy shaped by lacrosse, Auth0 values, and real-world security work.

The Future of the Economy with AI Embedded Into Everyday Work

The Future of the Economy with AI Embedded Into Everyday Work From Housekeeping Robots to AI Lawyers: A Glimpse into 2045 The march of artificial intelligence (AI) into nearly every aspect of work is no longer speculative — it is inevitable. Over the next 20 years, as AI evolves from a niche tool to an omnipresent worker, the economy, labor markets, and the very idea of “work” will undergo profound transformation. ...