Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory Essentials for GRC Analysts

Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory Essentials for GRC Analysts

1h 23mBeginner2025-08-22

Authors

Tristan Ingold

Tristan Ingold

Course details

In this course, information security and regulatory compliance professional Tristan Ingold guides GRC analysts through cybersecurity compliance, regulatory obligations, industry best practices, and more. Dive into the significance of cybersecurity compliance in protecting organizations from regulatory and security risks. Learn how to identify key regulatory obligations that impact cybersecurity compliance and assess their implications for business operations. Plus, explore ways you can apply industry best practices to help your organization navigate compliance requirements effectively. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and strategies needed to support compliance efforts in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Learning objectives
Define cybersecurity compliance and explain its significance in protecting organizations from regulatory and security risks.
Identify key regulatory obligations that impact cybersecurity compliance and assess their implications for business operations.
Analyze the impact of compliance requirements on organizational security, efficiency, and reputation.
Apply industry frameworks and best practices to help organizations navigate compliance requirements effectively.
Develop strategies to support and enhance compliance efforts in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Skills covered

Governance, Risk, and ComplianceCybersecurityOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Avoid fines, win clients - Build a smarter compliance program
  • Key terms and definitions

Cybersecurity Compliance Fundamentals

  • The C in GRC
  • Defining compliance initiatives
  • Importance of compliance
  • Lines of defense
  • Roles and responsibilities

Designing a Compliance Program

  • Defining the compliance process
  • Requirements and gaps
  • Realignment and awareness
  • Assurance and compliance
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Compliance engineering

Understanding Regulatory Impact

  • Regulation overview
  • International regulations
  • State and local regulations
  • Emerging regulations
  • Requests for information
  • Voluntary commitments

Reports, Certifications, and Industry Standards

  • SOC reports
  • ISO 27001
  • PCI DSS

Frameworks

  • COSO
  • COBIT
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Secure Controls Framework
  • Vendor management

Future Compliance Topics

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Blockchain

Conclusion

  • Putting your knowledge into action
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