Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

Overview

Build the strategic side of cybersecurity — the one that dictates how organizations remain secure, compliant, and resilient. Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance explains the frameworks that give direction to security decisions, the policies that influence behavior, and the risk practices that keep operations up and running. You’ll learn how to build governance structures, manage security policies, and evaluate risk through identification, analysis, tolerance, appetite, and treatment. BIA and vendor risk management help you understand business-critical dependencies and third-party exposure. You then move into the practical world of compliance: running vendor assessments, using compliance tools, managing privacy and data protection requirements, and strengthening awareness through penetration testing fundamentals, reconnaissance insights, and phishing reporting. If you want to influence security at a strategic level, this course becomes your roadmap. Enroll and advance into a governance-driven cybersecurity role.

Syllabus

Governance and Risk Management Foundations

In this module, you’ll gain an understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks and their role in security management. You’ll also explore risk assessment, BIA, vendor management, and governance structures that drive accountability and resilience.

Compliance, Privacy, and Security Awareness

In this module, you’ll explore assessment and compliance tools, along with privacy and data protection practices. You’ll also learn about penetration testing, phishing awareness, and the importance of user training in strengthening security.