Cybersecurity Training Program: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialization

Overview

This 12-week online training program provides a solid foundation in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) while also equipping participants with hands-on skills in implementing globally recognized cybersecurity frameworks. The course begins with cybersecurity fundamentals, advances into GRC theory and best practices, and concludes with practical application of frameworks like NIST RMF, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 through real-world case studies and audit simulations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in cybersecurity.

• Apply the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to secure information systems.

• Implement NIST CSF and ISO 27001 in practical scenarios.

• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments aligned to global standards.

• Map multiple frameworks for integrated compliance and governance.

Course Duration

12 Weeks (Online, instructor-led + self-paced learning)

Course Modules

Module 1: Weeks 1–3 – Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Core Principles

• Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape (threat actors, attack vectors, trends)

• Key Cybersecurity Terminology & Concepts

• Information Security Basics (CIA Triad, Security Controls, Defense-in-Depth)

Module 2: Weeks 4–8 – GRC Principles & Risk Management

• The Role of Governance in Cybersecurity

• Building an Organizational GRC Program

• Risk Management Fundamentals: Identification, Analysis, Treatment, Monitoring

• Compliance Regulations & Standards Overview:

  • ISO 27001

  • NIST Standards (800 Series)

  • GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS (introductory coverage)

• GRC Frameworks & Best Practices

• Policy Development and Regulatory Alignment

• Overview of GRC Tools & Platforms

Module 3: Weeks 9–12 – Cybersecurity Frameworks & Practical Implementation

• NIST RMF Application

  • Step-by-step walkthrough of all RMF phases

  • Practical scenarios for control selection, implementation, and monitoring

• NIST CSF Implementation

  • Understanding the 5 Core Functions

  • Conducting a CSF-based maturity assessment

• ISO 27001 Implementation

  • Gap Assessment to Certification Roadmap

  • Annex A Control Domains and Risk Treatment Plans

• Framework Integration

  • Mapping RMF, CSF, and ISO 27001 for Unified Compliance

• Practical Audit Simulation

  • Conducting an internal audit using a chosen framework

  • Documenting findings and creating a remediation plan

• Career Roadmap & Certification Guidance for GRC Professionals