Governance Risk & Compliance

Understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance as a unified discipline. Why organizations adopt GRC, and how it ensures accountability, protects against threats, and aligns IT with business goals.

Foundations of governance in IT, focusing on policies, procedures, and accountability structures. How governance frameworks like COBIT guide organizations in managing technology effectively.

Basics of risk — threats, vulnerabilities, and impact. How organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Introduction to risk registers and why risk management is central to security.

Exploring the importance of compliance with regulations and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and SOX. Difference between audits, assessments, and certifications.

Overview of control frameworks and their purpose. Understanding how controls are mapped to risks and compliance requirements. Brief coverage of ISO controls and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Introduction to GRC software solutions like Archer, ServiceNow, and MetricStream. How organizations track risks, controls, and compliance through tools and dashboards.

Learning from real-world incidents where lack of GRC led to breaches or compliance failures. Building simple exercises such as a risk register or compliance checklist.