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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in Cybersecurity
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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in Cybersecurity

Learn Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Auditing, and GRC Fundamentals
Created byM kumar
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core principles of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity.
  • Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks using industry-standard risk management processes.
  • Develop security policies, controls, and governance frameworks to improve organizational security.
  • Understand major compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.

Course content

1 section15 lectures40m total length
  • Introduction1:30
  • Course Guidelines and intro1:07
  • Intro to GRC4:07
  • Understanding Governance4:52
  • Cybersecurity Policies3:11
  • Introduction to Risk Management4:14
  • Risk Assessment Process3:49
  • Risk Treatment2:54
  • Compliance Fundamentals1:31
  • Important Compliance Frameworks2:24
  • Controls and Security Measures1:49
  • Audits and Assessments2:31
  • GRC Tools and Technologies2:24
  • Building a Cybersecurity GRC Program2:53
  • Conclusion1:26

Requirements

  • No prior GRC, cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance experience is required.
  • Basic computer knowledge and an interest in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance are helpful.
  • A willingness to learn industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
  • No programming, technical security, or auditing experience is needed.
  • Students will learn all core GRC concepts from beginner to intermediate level throughout the course.

Description

Are you interested in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in Cybersecurity but don't know where to start?

This beginner-friendly Cybersecurity GRC course is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Security Controls, Auditing, and Cybersecurity Frameworks used by organizations worldwide.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) plays a critical role in modern cybersecurity by helping organizations identify risks, establish security policies, meet regulatory requirements, and improve their overall security posture. GRC professionals work closely with security teams, management, auditors, and compliance departments to ensure security objectives align with business goals.

In this course, you will learn the core concepts of Cybersecurity GRC, including Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Security Policies, Risk Assessment, Risk Treatment, Security Controls, Audits, Compliance Frameworks, and GRC Program Development.


You will also gain an introduction to widely recognized cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including:

• ISO 27001
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
• GDPR
• PCI DSS


What You Will Learn:

• Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) Fundamentals
• Cybersecurity Governance and Organizational Security Programs
• Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, and Risk Assessment
• Risk Treatment and Risk Management Strategies
• Compliance Requirements and Regulatory Obligations
• ISO 27001 Fundamentals
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework Fundamentals
• GDPR and PCI DSS Basics
• Security Controls and Control Types
• Internal and External Audits
• GRC Tools and Technologies
• Building a Cybersecurity GRC Program
• Cybersecurity Risk Management Best Practices


Who This Course Is For:

• Beginners interested in Cybersecurity GRC
• Aspiring GRC Analysts
• Risk Analysts and Compliance Analysts
• IT and Cybersecurity Professionals
• Auditors and Compliance Professionals
• Students interested in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• Anyone preparing for a career in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Auditing, or Information Security


Requirements:

• No prior GRC experience required
• No prior auditing experience required
• No prior compliance experience required
• Basic computer knowledge is helpful


By the end of this course, you will understand how Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance work together to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks, improve security governance, meet compliance requirements, implement security controls, and build effective cybersecurity programs.


Whether your goal is to become a GRC Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, Information Security Professional, or simply understand Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance, this course will provide a strong foundation to begin your journey.

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring GRC Analysts, Risk Analysts, Compliance Analysts, and Information Security professionals.
  • Cybersecurity beginners who want to understand Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
  • IT professionals seeking to transition into cybersecurity, risk management, auditing, or compliance roles.
  • Students preparing for careers involving ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, security governance, and risk assessment.
  • Managers, consultants, auditors, and business professionals who want to understand cybersecurity governance and compliance requirements.
  • Anyone interested in building a strong foundation in Cybersecurity GRC and preparing for entry-level GRC Analyst positions.