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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Course Level: Advanced

Course Overview

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) course provides an in-depth understanding of how to establish and maintain effective cybersecurity governance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. You will explore frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and other global standards, learning how to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals. This course is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in cybersecurity governance and compliance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) in the context of cybersecurity.

  • Implement cybersecurity governance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.

  • Develop and execute risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

  • Align organizational security policies with business objectives to create a cohesive governance structure.

  • Develop and manage cybersecurity audit and compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Topics Covered

Content:

  • Introduction to GRC: Understanding the importance of governance, risk management, and compliance in cybersecurity.

  • Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks: Overview of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and COBIT for establishing governance practices.

  • Risk Management: Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks across an organization.

  • Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

  • Policy Development and Implementation: How to create and enforce effective cybersecurity policies that align with governance standards.

  • Security Audits and Assessments: Conducting cybersecurity audits to assess compliance and uncover vulnerabilities.

  • Incident Response Governance: Implementing governance structures that support incident response and recovery.

  • Creating a GRC Program: Developing and managing a GRC program that integrates governance, risk, and compliance into daily operations.

Hands-On Labs/Projects

Content:

  • Lab 1: Implementing a cybersecurity governance framework using ISO 27001 standards.

  • Lab 2: Developing a risk management strategy based on a business impact analysis.

  • Lab 3: Conducting a compliance audit and creating a report on adherence to regulations such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.

  • Capstone Project: Design and implement a comprehensive GRC program for an organization, aligning governance, risk management, and compliance with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Instructor Information

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Instructor: Maheen Zafar, M.Sc.

Title: Cybersecurity Instructor

Expertise: Security Architecture, Risk Management, Cloud Security

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Course Duration & Format

Content:

  • Duration: 8 weeks (self-paced)

  • Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per week

  • Format: 100% online with practical labs and GRC framework implementation exercises

Cost and Enrollment

Content:

  • Tuition Fee: $800

  • Materials: Includes access to GRC tools, frameworks, and virtual environments for real-world application.

  • Discount: 10% off if enrolling in more than one course or in the program bundle.

Course Materials Preview 

Content:

Since this is a cybersecurity course, we constantly update our course materials to reflect the latest industry trends and threats. Upon enrolling, you'll gain full access to all up-to-date course materials via our student platform. You'll have access to video lectures, detailed outlines, hands-on labs, and additional resources to ensure you're always learning the most current content.

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Community & Support

Content:

You will have access to:​

  • A dedicated online forum where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.

  • Instructor support is available via email and course discussion boards.

  • Live Q&A sessions with instructors for additional guidance.

Enroll Now to gain expertise in GRC and align cybersecurity governance with business and regulatory requirements.

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