Introduction to GRC and Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Learning 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.
Learning 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).
Learning 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.