Laura Sawka

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Advisor at DigitalXForce

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Laura Sawka is a Security GRC executive with over 17 years of experience, including a decade leading global programs at Salesforce. Now founder of Sawka Advisory Group, she helps organizations transform compliance into a competitive advantage. She holds a CISSP certification and a B. S. from the University of Maryland.

Laura is a passionate advocate for women in leadership and serves as a non-profit board member. She believes deeply in the power of networking, not as a transactional tool, but as a way to plant seeds and build genuine, long-term relationships for mutual support and shared growth.

She recently discussed how the speed and automation of AI are fundamentally reshaping Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) on a podcast.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

GRC Transformation
Her entire career is focused on shifting GRC from a compliance burden to a strategic business enabler that strengthens customer trust and supports growth.
AI in Security
She is actively discussing the impact of AI on identity management, compliance, and risk, and how security leaders must adapt to its speed and automation.
Women in Leadership
Identifies as a "Women in Leadership Advocate" in her professional headline, indicating a strong commitment to supporting and advancing women in the workplace.

Media Appearances

Laura has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Advisor at DigitalXForce
12-2024
Founder & GRC Executive at Sawka Advisory Group, LLC
11-2024
Member at The CISO Society
2-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Vice President, Security Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) at Salesforce
12-2019 - 2-2022
Vice President Security Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) at Salesforce

Education

B.S. from University of Maryland

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Insights For Selling To Laura

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Laura is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Laura

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Laura move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Laura take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Laura

Personality Compatibility


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