Curriculum

Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Professional Program

From Foundations to Industry Readiness. Become a Cybersecurity Auditor | GRC Consultant | Compliance Analyst | Risk Professional.

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Duration
8–10 Weeks
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Mode
Live Online + Hands-on Labs + Case Studies + Assignments + Capstone Project

Who it's for

Target Audience

Designed for learners at every stage of a GRC career transition— from first steps in cybersecurity to professionals shifting into governance, risk, and compliance.

  • Freshers
  • IT Professionals transitioning into GRC
  • Cybersecurity beginners
  • Internal Auditors
  • Risk & Compliance professionals
  • IT Support / SOC professionals wanting to move into Governance

Why this program

Program Differentiators

What sets this curriculum apart — end-to-end GRC coverage, industry frameworks, AI governance, and India-focused regulation.

  1. 01

    End-to-End GRC Curriculum

    Covers the complete GRC lifecycle—from cybersecurity fundamentals to governance, risk management, compliance, auditing, AI governance, and enterprise GRC operations.

  2. 02

    Industry-Aligned Curriculum

    Designed around globally recognized frameworks and standards including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST RMF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, GDPR, DPDP Act, RBI, SEBI, and CERT-In.

  3. 03

    Modern GRC with AI Governance

    Includes AI governance, ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, responsible AI principles, and AI risk management for the next generation of governance challenges.

  4. 04

    India-Focused Regulatory Coverage

    Dedicated coverage of India's cybersecurity and privacy ecosystem, including the DPDP Act, CERT-In Directions, RBI Cyber Security Framework, and SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework.

  5. 05

    Practical, Industry-Relevant Learning

    Apply concepts to real-world enterprise scenarios—how GRC functions in practice, not simply memorizing standards and regulations.

  6. 06

    Career-Focused Approach

    Built for career transition into Cybersecurity GRC roles: GRC Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Cybersecurity Auditor, Risk Analyst, and GRC Consultant.

  7. 07

    Comprehensive Enterprise Perspective

    Explore governance across traditional IT, cloud environments, third-party ecosystems, and emerging AI technologies.

  8. 08

    Coverage of Current Industry Trends

    Stay aligned with evolving priorities through dedicated modules on cloud governance, AI governance, third-party risk, and contemporary regulatory developments.

  9. 09

    Executive and Business Perspective

    Learn how to align security initiatives with business objectives, governance structures, risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and executive decision-making.

  10. 10

    Comprehensive Capstone Experience

    Integrate governance, risk, compliance, auditing, cloud, AI, and third-party risk into a realistic enterprise cybersecurity scenario.

Course structure

13 Modules from Foundations to Capstone

A progressive path through cybersecurity foundations, governance, risk, compliance, cloud, AI governance, auditing, and professional readiness — ending in an enterprise GRC capstone.

Module 01

Cybersecurity Foundations (Pre-Requisites)

ObjectiveBuild a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts by understanding core security principles, the evolving threat landscape, and key security domains. This module equips learners with the technical vocabulary and contextual knowledge required to confidently transition into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

  • 1.1

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    • CIA Triad
    • AAA
    • Defense in Depth
    • Security Principles
    • Attack Surface
    • Zero Trust
    • Least Privilege
  • 1.2

    Cyber Threat Landscape

    • Malware
    • Ransomware
    • Phishing
    • Insider Threats
    • Supply Chain Attacks
    • Nation State Attacks
    • AI-enabled attacks
    • Deepfakes
    • Business Email Compromise
  • 1.3

    Security Domains

    • Network Security
    • Endpoint Security
    • Identity Security
    • Cloud Security
    • Application Security
    • Data Security
    • Operational Technology (OT) Security
    • Mobile Security
Module 02

Governance & Security Programs

ObjectiveUnderstand how organizations establish and manage effective cybersecurity governance programs. Explore governance structures, security leadership, policy frameworks, organizational roles, and the strategic alignment of cybersecurity with business objectives.

  • 2.1

    Introduction to GRC

    • What is Governance, Risk, and Compliance
    • Difference between Security Operations, GRC, Audit, Privacy, Legal, and IT
  • 2.2

    Governance Fundamentals

    • Corporate Governance
    • IT Governance
    • Cyber Governance
    • Security Governance
  • 2.3

    Building Security Program

    • Vision
    • Strategy
    • Objectives
    • KPIs
    • KRIs
    • Metrics
    • Maturity Models
  • 2.4

    Information Security Program

    • Policies
    • Standards
    • Procedures
    • Guidelines
    • Baselines
    • Document hierarchy
  • 2.5

    Security Organization

    • CISO
    • CIO
    • DPO
    • Security Committee
    • Steering Committee
    • RACI
  • 2.6

    Security Awareness

    • Training
    • Phishing Campaigns
    • Metrics
    • Culture
Module 03

Risk Management

ObjectiveDevelop a practical understanding of cybersecurity risk management by learning how to identify, assess, evaluate, and treat risks. Introduce enterprise risk management concepts and how organizations build resilience through business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

  • 3.1

    Fundamentals

    • Risk
    • Threat
    • Vulnerability
    • Impact
    • Likelihood
    • Residual Risk
    • Inherent Risk
  • 3.2

    Risk Assessment

    • Qualitative
    • Quantitative
    • Semi-quantitative
    • Risk Matrix
  • 3.3

    Risk Treatment

    • Accept
    • Avoid
    • Reduce
    • Transfer
  • 3.4

    Enterprise Risk Management

    • Risk Appetite
    • Risk Tolerance
    • Risk Register
    • Heat Maps
  • 3.5

    Business Impact Analysis

    • RTO
    • RPO
    • MTD
  • 3.6

    Business Continuity

    • BCP
    • Disaster Recovery
    • Crisis Management
Module 04

Information Security Standards & Frameworks

ObjectiveGain a comprehensive understanding of globally recognized cybersecurity standards and frameworks, their purpose, and how organizations leverage them to build, implement, and mature effective information security programs.

  • 4.1

    ISO

    • ISO 27001
    • ISO 27002
  • 4.2

    NIST

    • NIST CSF 2.0
    • NIST RMF
    • NIST SP 800-53
  • 4.3

    CIS

    • CIS Controls v8
    • CIS Benchmarks
  • 4.4

    HITRUST

Module 05

Regulatory Compliance

ObjectiveUnderstand the regulatory landscape governing cybersecurity and data protection across global and Indian jurisdictions. Explore key legal, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements and their role in organizational governance and risk management.

  • 5.1

    Global Regulations

    • HIPAA
    • SOX
    • GDPR
    • PCI DSS 4.0
    • Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
    • NIS2 Directive
  • 5.2

    India Regulatory Landscape

    • Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
    • CERT-In Directions
    • RBI Cyber Security Framework and Master Directions
    • SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework
Module 06

Security Controls, Control Design & Implementation

ObjectiveLearn how organizations design, implement, manage, and evaluate security controls to mitigate cyber risks. Focus on practical application of control frameworks, documentation, control effectiveness, and continuous monitoring.

  • 6.1

    Introduction to Security Controls

    • Security Controls
    • Control Lifecycle
    • Control Owners and Responsibilities
    • Security Control Classifications
    • Security Control Domains
  • 6.2

    Control Framework Mapping

  • 6.3

    Control Documentation

  • 6.4

    Control Testing & Effectiveness

    • Testing Approaches
    • Testing Methods
    • Measuring Effectiveness
    • Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM)
Module 07

Cloud

ObjectiveDevelop an understanding of cloud governance principles, cloud-specific risks, shared responsibility models, and security control implementation across modern cloud environments to support secure cloud adoption.

  • 7.1

    Cloud Governance

    • Shared Responsibility
    • Cloud Governance
    • Cloud Risks
    • CSA CCM
    • Cloud Security Controls
    • Multi-cloud considerations
Module 08

AI Governance

ObjectiveExplore the emerging field of AI governance by understanding AI risks, responsible AI principles, and leading governance frameworks. Gain insights into managing AI systems securely, ethically, and in compliance with evolving regulatory expectations.

  • 8.1

    AI Governance

    • AI Fundamentals
    • AI Governance Frameworks — ISO/IEC 42001
    • AI Governance Frameworks — NIST AI RMF
    • Responsible AI
Module 09

Third-Party Risk Management & Vendor Security

ObjectiveUnderstand how organizations identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks introduced by third parties, vendors, and supply chain partners. Covers the complete vendor risk management lifecycle and its importance in enterprise security governance.

  • 9.1

    Vendor Risk Lifecycle

    • Introduction to Third-Party Risk Management
    • Vendor Governance
    • Vendor Risk Assessment
    • Contractual Security Requirements
    • Continuous Vendor Monitoring
Module 10

Security Auditing, Assessments & Assurance

ObjectiveBuild a strong foundation in security auditing and assurance by understanding audit methodologies, assessment techniques, evidence collection, reporting, and compliance evaluation to support organizational governance and continuous improvement.

  • 10.1

    Introduction to Auditing

    • Audit vs Assessment vs Review
    • Assurance Concepts
    • Three Lines Model
    • Internal Audit
    • External Audit
    • Regulatory Audit
    • Certification Audit
    • Customer Audit
  • 10.2

    Audit Standards & Methodologies

  • 10.3

    Audit Planning

  • 10.4

    Audit Execution

  • 10.5

    Audit Findings & Reporting

  • 10.6

    Compliance Assessments

    • Gap Assessment
    • Maturity Assessment
    • Readiness Assessment
    • Risk Assessment
    • Privacy Assessment
Module 11

GRC Operations, Documentation & GRC Platforms

ObjectiveGain practical insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of a GRC professional, including governance processes, documentation management, metrics, reporting, and the use of industry-leading GRC platforms.

  • 11.1

    GRC Operating Model

  • 11.2

    Core GRC Processes

  • 11.3

    GRC Documentation

  • 11.4

    Metrics & Reporting

  • 11.5

    GRC Technology Landscape

  • 11.6

    AI for GRC

Module 12

Professional Skills, Career Readiness & GRC Consulting

ObjectivePrepare for a successful career in Cybersecurity GRC by developing professional consulting, stakeholder management, communication, and career development skills required in enterprise environments and client-facing roles.

  • 12.1

    The GRC Career Landscape

  • 12.2

    Working as a GRC Professional

  • 12.3

    Consulting & Client Engagement

    • Understanding client requirements
    • Scoping engagements
    • Gap analysis
    • Managing difficult conversations
    • Handling audit findings
    • Preparing executive presentations
    • Writing recommendations
  • 12.4

    Industry Certifications & Continuous Learning

Module 13

Capstone Project — Enterprise Cybersecurity GRC Implementation

ObjectiveIntegrate governance, risk, compliance, auditing, cloud, AI, and third-party risk concepts into a realistic enterprise cybersecurity scenario that reflects industry practice.

  • 13.1

    Project Objectives

    • Establish an Information Security Governance framework
    • Identify organizational assets and business processes
    • Perform a cybersecurity risk assessment
    • Develop a risk treatment strategy
    • Map security controls to industry standards
    • Conduct a compliance gap assessment
    • Assess third-party and AI-related risks
    • Prepare documentation required for an ISMS
    • Present recommendations to executive stakeholders

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