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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Learning Path

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is a combined framework that helps organizations manage their cybersecurity posture through three interconnected components:

Governance

  • Strategic direction and control of organizational security
  • Establishing policies, procedures, and standards
  • Defining roles and responsibilities
  • Ensuring alignment between security initiatives and business objectives

Risk Management

  • Identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Assessing potential impact and likelihood of security incidents
  • Implementing controls to mitigate risks
  • Continuous monitoring and risk assessment
  • Risk prioritization and treatment strategies

Compliance

  • Adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Meeting contractual obligations
  • Following internal policies and procedures
  • Regular auditing and reporting
  • Examples include GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, etc.

📚 Read more about GRC in the Developing Cybersecurity Programs and Policies in an AI-Driven World book.

Understanding GRC is super important for: - Security professionals - IT managers - Compliance officers - Risk managers - Executive leadership