GRC Analyst
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Bridge the gap between technical security and business strategy. Our Mastering Cybersecurity – GRC Analyst program equips you with the essential skills to navigate the complex landscape of Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Learn to develop robust security policies, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive effective security awareness across the organization. Become the crucial link that translates cybersecurity challenges into actionable business solutions, safeguarding data and reputation in today’s digital age.
Objectives
To equip participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to excel as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst in the cybersecurity domain. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of GRC principles, frameworks, and regulations, enabling participants to effectively manage cybersecurity risks, ensure compliance with legal and industry standards, and contribute to robust cybersecurity governance within organizations. The program will align with industry-recognized certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CGRC, GRCP, and CCSK.
Program Structure
This program provides in amplitude the technical know-how of the basics of GRC for all irrespective of academic, technical or professional background. Â The training program is structured into several core modules, each building upon the previous one, to provide a comprehensive understanding of GRC principles and practices in cybersecurity. The program will emphasize theoretical knowledge, practical application of frameworks, case studies, and real-world scenarios.
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Master governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks and methodologies
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk treatment strategies
- Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Develop and implement GRC policies, procedures, and controls
- Manage audit processes and coordinate with internal and external auditors
- Utilize GRC tools and technologies for effective risk and compliance management
- Communicate risk and compliance matters effectively to stakeholders at all levels
- Apply industry best practices in governance, risk management, and compliance
Training Format: Blended learning (online modules + live sessions + hands-on workshops + case studies)
Target Audiences
- Cybersecurity professionals seeking specialization in GRC
- Risk management professionals transitioning to cybersecurity
- Compliance officers and auditors
- IT professionals responsible for governance and risk management
- Business analysts involved in risk and compliance activities
- Recent graduates pursuing careers in cybersecurity GRC
- Anyone Transiting to cybersecurity from another career
- Risk Managers
- IT auditors
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Professionals
- Anyone involved in establishing, maintaining, or auditing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 84 Lessons
- 16 Weeks
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- Introduction to GRC and Cybersecurity FundamentalsLearning Objectives: Define Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the context of cybersecurity. Understand the importance of GRC for organizational security and business objectives. Grasp fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including common threats vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Differentiate between various types of cyberattacks and their impact. Understand the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) and its relevance to GRC.8
- 1.1Introduction to GRC: Definitions, components (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance), and their interrelationships.
- 1.2The Value Proposition of GRC: Why GRC is critical for modern organizations.
- 1.3Overview of Cybersecurity: Basic concepts, terminology, and the current threat landscape.
- 1.4Common Cyber Threats: Malware, phishing, social engineering, DDoS, ransomware, APTs.
- 1.5Vulnerabilities and Exploits: Software vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, human factors.
- 1.6Cybersecurity Principles: CIA triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege, separation of duties.
- 1.7Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity: Introduction to data privacy and security laws.
- 1.8Case study analysis of a cybersecurity breach and its GRC implications. Discussion on real-world examples of GRC failures and successes. Mapping common cyber threats to the CIA triad.
- Cybersecurity GovernanceLearning Objectives: Establish foundational understanding of GRC principles, frameworks, and their integration within organizational structures. Understand the principles and components of effective cybersecurity governance. Learn how to establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity governance framework. Identify key roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity governance. Understand the importance of strategic alignment between cybersecurity and business goals. Learn about various cybersecurity governance models and their application.9
- 2.1GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- 2.2Definition and Scope of Cybersecurity Governance: Objectives, principles, and benefits.
- 2.3Governance Frameworks: Introduction to COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- 2.4Roles and Responsibilities: Board of Directors, CISO, IT management, security teams, employees.
- 2.5Cybersecurity Strategy Development: Aligning security initiatives with organizational objectives.
- 2.6Organizational Structure for Cybersecurity: Centralized vs. decentralized models.
- 2.7Policy Management: Development, approval, communication, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies.
- 2.8Security Metrics and Reporting: Key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for governance.
- 2.9Hands-on Activities: – GRC maturity assessment exercise – Risk appetite statement development – Compliance program design workshop. Analyzing an organizational chart to identify key cybersecurity governance stakeholders. Drafting a high-level cybersecurity policy statement. Developing a set of cybersecurity governance metrics.
- Cybersecurity Risk ManagementLearning Objectives: Master the cybersecurity risk management lifecycle. Learn various methodologies for identifying, assessing, and analyzing cybersecurity risks. Develop skills in evaluating risk likelihood and impact. Understand different risk treatment strategies (mitigation, acceptance, transfer, avoidance). Learn to monitor and report on cybersecurity risks effectively.10
- 3.1Risk Management Fundamentals: Definitions, concepts, and the risk management process.
- 3.2Risk Assessment Methodologies: Qualitative vs. Quantitative risk assessment.
- 3.3Risk Assessment Frameworks: NIST RMF, ISO/IEC 27005, FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk).
- 3.4Risk Identification: Asset identification, threat modeling, vulnerability scanning.
- 3.5Risk Analysis: Likelihood and impact assessment, risk matrices.
- 3.6Risk Evaluation: Prioritizing risks based on organizational appetite.
- 3.7Risk Treatment: Controls implementation, insurance, process changes.
- 3.8Risk Monitoring and Review: Continuous monitoring, risk registers, periodic reviews.
- 3.9Risk Reporting: Communicating risks to various stakeholders.
- 3.10Hands-on Activities: – Regulatory mapping exercise – Compliance gap analysis – Policy development workshop. Conducting a simplified cybersecurity risk assessment for a given scenario. Populating a risk register with identified risks, their analysis, and proposed treatments. Developing a risk communication plan for different audiences.
- Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory FrameworksLearning Objectives: Understand the landscape of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards. Learn to interpret and apply key compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA). Develop skills in conducting compliance assessments and gap analyses. Understand the role of internal controls in achieving and maintaining compliance. Learn about compliance reporting requirements and best practices.10
- 4.1Overview of Cybersecurity Regulations: Global, regional, and industry- specific laws.
- 4.2Data Privacy Regulations: GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, etc.
- 4.3Industry Standards: PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, NERC CIP.
- 4.4Cybersecurity Frameworks for Compliance: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Protect function), ISO/IEC 27001.
- 4.5Compliance Assessment: Gap analysis, control mapping, evidence collection.
- 4.6Internal Controls: Types of controls (preventive, detective, corrective) and their role in compliance.
- 4.7Compliance Management Systems: Tools and processes for managing compliance efforts.
- 4.8Compliance Reporting: Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- 4.9Legal and Ethical Implications of Non-Compliance.
- 4.10Hands-on Activities: Mapping organizational controls to specific requirements of a chosen compliance framework. Performing a simulated compliance audit for a small scope. Drafting a compliance report summary.
- Information Systems Audit and AssuranceLearning Objectives: Understand the principles and practices of information systems auditing. Learn the phases of an IT audit and the role of an IT auditor. Develop skills in audit planning, execution, and reporting. Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. Learn about different types of audit evidence and documentation.10
- 5.1Introduction to IT Auditing: Purpose, scope, and types of IT audits.
- 5.2IT Audit Standards and Guidelines: ISACA IT Audit and Assurance Standards.
- 5.3IT Audit Process: Planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up.
- 5.4Audit Planning: Risk-based auditing, audit objectives, scope definition.
- 5.5Audit Execution: Data collection techniques (interviews, observation, sampling), control testing.
- 5.6Evaluating Cybersecurity Controls: Technical controls, administrative controls, physical controls.
- 5.7Audit Evidence and Documentation: Types of evidence, working papers.
- 5.8Audit Reporting: Findings, recommendations, executive summary.
- 5.9Ethical Considerations for IT Auditors.
- 5.10Hands-on Activities: Developing an audit plan for a specific cybersecurity process. Practicing control testing techniques. Drafting audit findings and recommendations.
- Policy Development and ImplementationLearning Objectives: Learn the process of developing effective cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures. Understand how to align policies with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Develop skills in communicating and enforcing policies across an organization. Learn about policy lifecycle management. Understand the role of security awareness training in policy implementation.9
- 6.1Policy Hierarchy: Policies, standards, guidelines, procedures.
- 6.2Policy Development Lifecycle: Planning, drafting, review, approval, publication, enforcement, review.
- 6.3Key Cybersecurity Policies: Acceptable Use, Access Control, Data Classification, Incident Response, Remote Work, etc.
- 6.4Policy Alignment: Mapping policies to GRC frameworks and business objectives.
- 6.5Hands-on Activities: – GRC tool demonstration and hands-on practice – Dashboard design workshop – Automation scenario planning
- 6.6Policy Enforcement and Monitoring: Compliance checks, disciplinary actions.
- 6.7Policy Communication and Training: Awareness programs, training methods.
- 6.8Version Control and Policy Review.
- 6.9Integrating Policies with Technical Controls.
- Vendor Risk Management and Third-Party OversightLearning Objectives: Understand the importance of managing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors. Learn the lifecycle of vendor risk management. Develop skills in assessing vendor security posture and contractual agreements. Understand how to monitor third-party compliance and performance. Learn about best practices for secure third-party integration.9
- 7.1Introduction to Third-Party Risk: Supply chain risks, data breaches via vendors.
- 7.2Vendor Risk Management Lifecycle: Due diligence, assessment, contracting, monitoring, termination.
- 7.3Vendor Assessment: Security questionnaires (e.g., SIG, CAIQ), on-site audits, penetration test reviews.
- 7.4Contractual Agreements: Service Level Agreements (SLAs), security clauses, data processing agreements.
- 7.5Third-Party Monitoring: Continuous monitoring tools, performance reviews.
- 7.6Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Risk Management.
- 7.7Managing Fourth-Party Risk.
- 7.8Incident Response with Third Parties.
- 7.9Hands-on Activities- Reviewing a vendor security questionnaire and identifying potential risks. Analyzing a sample data processing agreement for key security clauses. Developing a vendor risk assessment checklist.
- Business ResillienceLearning Objectives: Understand the concepts of business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR). Learn to develop and implement BC/DR plans. Grasp the incident response (IR) lifecycle and its integration with BC/DR. Develop skills in creating and testing IR plans and playbooks. Understand the importance of communication and coordination during disruptive events.10
- 8.1Introduction to BC/DR: Definitions, objectives, and importance.
- 8.2Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Identifying critical business functions and recovery time objectives (RTOs), recovery point objectives (RPOs).
- 8.3BC Plan Development: Strategies for continuity, crisis management.
- 8.4DR Plan Development: Data backup and recovery, alternative site strategies.
- 8.5Incident Response Lifecycle: Preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, post-incident activity.
- 8.6Incident Response Planning: Developing IR plans and playbooks.
- 8.7Testing and Exercising BC/DR and IR Plans: Tabletop exercises, simulations.
- 8.8Communication and Coordination: Internal and external communication during incidents.
- 8.9Post-Incident Review and Lessons Learned.
- 8.10Hands-on Activities/Labs: Developing a simplified BIA for a small business scenario. Creating an outline for an incident response playbook. Participating in a tabletop exercise simulating a cyber-incident.
- Cloud GRC and Emerging TechnologiesLearning Objectives: Apply GRC principles to cloud computing environments. Understand the shared responsibility model in cloud security and its GRC implications. Learn about GRC considerations for emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, Blockchain). Develop skills in assessing and managing risks in cloud and emerging tech environments. Understand relevant cloud security frameworks and certifications (e.g., CCSK).9
- 9.1Hands-on Activities/Labs: Analyzing a cloud service provider’s shared responsibility matrix. Identifying GRC challenges in a given cloud deployment scenario. Discussing ethical considerations for AI in cybersecurity.
- 9.2GRC for Emerging Technologies: AI/ML security and ethics, IoT security, Blockchain GRC.
- 9.3Data Governance in the Cloud.
- 9.4Cloud Compliance: Adhering to regulations in cloud environments, cloud audit considerations.
- 9.5Cloud Security Frameworks: CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), ISO/IEC 27017, NIST SP 800-145.
- 9.6Cloud Risk Management: Cloud-specific threats and vulnerabilities, cloud risk assessment.
- 9.7Cloud Security Governance: Cloud policy development, cloud security architecture.
- 9.8Shared Responsibility Model: Understanding the division of GRC responsibilities in the cloud.
- 9.9Cloud Computing Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and their GRC implications.
- GRC Program ManagementLearning Objectives: Understand how to manage and mature a comprehensive GRC program. Develop skills in integrating GRC functions across an organization. Apply all learned GRC concepts in a comprehensive capstone project. Prepare for relevant industry certifications through practice exams and review. Understand career paths and continuous learning in GRC.8
- 10.1Career Development in GRC: Certifications, networking, staying current.
- 10.2Continuous Improvement in GRC: Maturity models (e.g., CMMI, GRC Capability Model).
- 10.3Stakeholder Management and Communication: Engaging with leadership, legal, IT, and business units.
- 10.4Building a GRC Team: Required skills and roles.
- 10.5GRC Metrics and Reporting: Advanced KPIs and KRIs, dashboards.
- 10.6GRC Tools and Technologies: Integrated GRC platforms, automation in GRC.
- 10.7GRC Program Lifecycle: Planning, implementation, operation, monitoring, review, improvement.
- 10.8Hands-on Activities/Labs: Developing a GRC program roadmap for a hypothetical organization. Utilizing a GRC tool (simulated or open-source) for a specific task. Presenting the capstone project, including a GRC strategy and implementation plan. Practice certification exams and review sessions.
- Capstone Project and Case StudiesLearning Objectives: Apply learned concepts through real-world scenarios and comprehensive case studies3
- 11.1Industry Case Studies
- 11.2Capstone Project: A comprehensive project requiring participants to apply GRC principles to a real-world or simulated organizational scenario, culminating in a presentation of their GRC strategy, risk assessment, and compliance plan.
- 11.3Hands-on Activities: – Case study analysis and presentation – Capstone project development and presentation – Peer review and knowledge sharing
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