From Automation to Autonomy: How Generative and Agentic AI Are Redefining GRC

This Avasant perspective examines how generative AI and agentic AI are transforming governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) from a reactive, audit-driven function into a continuous, intelligence-led control layer for the enterprise. It explores how AI enables real-time risk visibility, automated compliance, and autonomous remediation, while also introducing new governance requirements for AI systems themselves. The paper outlines key use cases, market developments, and strategic imperatives for CISOs to operationalize AI-driven GRC and establish robust governance frameworks to manage risk, ensure compliance, and build trust in an increasingly AI-powered enterprise.