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GRC Analyst


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CyberEd.io Team
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A GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Analyst is responsible for ensuring that an organization’s cybersecurity practices align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. They identify, assess, and manage risks to safeguard information assets and support compliance initiatives. These professionals play a key role in developing governance frameworks, conducting audits, and advising on risk mitigation strategies to maintain a strong security posture and regulatory readiness.

 

Primary NICE Framework Work Role Responsibilities:

  • Legal Advice and Advocacy (OV-WRL-003): Provides guidance on cybersecurity laws, regulations, and compliance obligations. Advises on the legal implications of security and privacy policies, ensuring the organization’s operations remain within statutory and regulatory boundaries.
  • Cybersecurity Compliance (OV-WRL-004): Ensures that the organization’s cybersecurity controls, processes, and policies adhere to relevant laws, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS). Monitors compliance posture and coordinates audits and assessments.
  • Risk Management (OV-WRL-006): Identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes cybersecurity risks to organizational assets. Develops risk mitigation strategies, maintains risk registers, and supports continuous improvement of the enterprise risk management program.
  • Security Control Assessment (OG-WRL-012): Conducts reviews and assessments of security controls to determine their effectiveness and compliance with established policies and frameworks. Recommends improvements to strengthen governance and reduce risk exposure.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. Leading GRC Programs Through Integration and Communication

2. Mastering Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance Obligations

3. Navigating Cyber Insurance Audits and Underwriting Requirements

4. Operationalizing Third-Party and Vendor Risk Management

5. Risk Quantification and Business Impact Analysis

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

CPE Credit Certificate