Ryan Lougheed

About the Author

Ryan Lougheed

Ryan Lougheed is a seasoned professional with 13 years of experience at the intersection of GRC and technology. As Onspring’s VP of Platform, he applies his expertise in consulting, automation, innovation and AI to guide the platform’s evolution and solve complex integration challenges. Outside of work, his passion for technology continues through personal projects, complemented by time spent with family and on the golf course.

Areas of Expertise:

Product Management
SaaS

Latest from Ryan Lougheed

Compliance, GRC

The Hidden Costs of Spreadsheet-Based Compliance in Government

Government agencies rely on spreadsheets for compliance, but the hidden costs add up. See what spreadsheet-based compliance really costs.
GRC, NIST, Regulations & Frameworks, Risk, Third-party / Vendor

Connecting the Dots: How Compliance Frameworks and TPRM Strengthen the SLED Supply Chain

Learn how NIST RMF helps SLED organizations manage third-party risks, strengthen vendor oversight and simplify multi-regulatory compliance.
GRC, Third-party / Vendor

Automating Third-Party risk Management for Resource-Constrained SLED Teams

Automate TPRM to reduce vendor assessment overhead, prevent silos and monitor risk in real time for resource-constrained public sector teams.
GRC, NIST, Regulations & Frameworks

Integrating NIST Supply Chain Risk Management into SLED Compliance Programs

Integrate NIST supply chain risk management into SLED compliance programs to strengthen vendor oversight and operational resilience.
GRC, Third-party / Vendor

Third-Party Risk Management in the Public Sector: Lessons from Recent SLED Breaches

Third-party risk management for public sector teams: lessons from recent SLED breaches and practical steps to close vendor risk gaps.
Press & Media

CISOs: Align cyber risk communication with boardroom psychology

Jeff Ladner discusses how modern CISOs are utilizing boardroom psychology to communicate cyber risks and gain executive buy-in.
GRC, NIST

Why Supply Chain Risk Management is Now a Public Sector Resilience Priority

Strengthen Supply Chain Risk Management in the public sector with NIST best practices to improve resilience, reduce risk, and maintain trust.
AI, Compliance, GRC

Top Cybersecurity Trends Reshaping Federal Risk Management in 2026

Explore the top cybersecurity trends reshaping federal risk management in 2026, from AI monitoring to quantum-resistant encryption.
FedRAMP, GRC, HIPAA

Healthcare Cybersecurity in the Federal Government: Protecting Patient Data at Scale

Explore healthcare cybersecurity challenges in federal agencies and practical ways to protect patient data and reduce risk.
AI, Press & Media

5 Ways to Use AI for Processes Automation with Human Oversight

Onspring’s CPO Jeff Ladner explains how AI can become a practical partner for governance, risk and compliance leaders.
CMMC, GRC, NIST, Regulations & Frameworks

Cybersecurity Automation: Strengthening Defense in a Resource-Strapped Environment

Learn how cybersecurity automation strengthens threat detection, incident response, and compliance for government agencies and contractors.
AI, Press & Media

Proof Before Scale: Why Guardrails and a “Try First” Approach Are the Future of AI Adoption

Jeff Ladner explains why responsible AI adoption requires a “try-first” approach to build trust, ensure safety and maximize value.