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Governance, Risk & Compliance Foundations

Cybersecurity · Self-paced course

Governance, Risk & Compliance Foundations

Learn how organisations manage information security risk, policies and compliance in a structured, practical way.

$97

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 5 modules · 15 lessons

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What this is

Governance, Risk & Compliance Foundations explains how security programmes are run: setting policies, assessing and treating risk, mapping controls to common frameworks, managing third-party risk and preparing for audits. Templates and worked examples show how the pieces fit together.

It introduces frameworks and practices but does not provide legal advice, and it is not preparation for any certification exam. It does not make your organisation compliant with any law or standard and does not promise a GRC role.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the roles of governance, risk management and compliance
  • Run a basic risk assessment and choose treatment options
  • Map controls to common security frameworks
  • Write and maintain clear security policies
  • Prepare evidence for an internal or external audit

The curriculum

Module 1

GRC foundations

  1. What governance, risk and compliance meanFree preview
  2. Security programme structure
  3. Roles and responsibilities
Module 2

Risk management

  1. Identifying and assessing risk
  2. Risk treatment options
  3. Maintaining a risk register
Module 3

Frameworks and controls

  1. Common security frameworks
  2. Mapping controls
  3. Gap assessments
Module 4

Policies and third parties

  1. Writing security policies
  2. Third-party risk management
  3. Security awareness programmes
Module 5

Audits and continuous compliance

  1. Preparing for an audit
  2. Collecting evidence
  3. Continuous monitoring
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This is for you if…

  • You work in IT, security, operations or compliance
  • You have been asked to help with an audit or framework
  • You prefer structure and documentation
  • You want templates you can adapt to your organisation

What you get

  • Lifetime access to all 15 lessons across 5 modules
  • Self-paced lessons you can start, pause and revisit on any device
  • A practical action step to apply what you learn
  • A free preview lesson so you can check the approach before you buy
  • Coverage by our 30-day refund policy if the course is not right for you

Questions

Do I get a certification, licence or credential?

No. This course does not award any certification, licence or professional credential, and it is not accredited by any body. It is an educational course only.

Do I need any experience?

No formal experience is required unless noted above. Read the free preview lesson and the ‘This is for you if…’ list to check the level is right for you.

How do I get access?

Checkout is handled securely by Stripe. Access details are sent to the email address you use at checkout.

How long do I have access?

Access does not expire. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

What if it isn’t right for me?

Purchases are covered by our refund policy. Please read it before buying.

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