“CCSGRC™”
Certified in Cybersecurity GRC (CSGRC)™
Certification Training

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks using structured risk analysis techniques.

• Apply common cybersecurity frameworks and standards to improve governance and compliance efforts.

• Interpret regulatory and legal requirements and align them with technical and procedural controls.

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Support internal and external audits through evidence collection and process documentation.

• Track and report on cybersecurity metrics and risk indicators to inform operational decisions.

• Collaborate across departments to promote a security-aware culture and ensure alignment of GRC activities.

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity GRC

Understand the core concepts of governance, risk, and compliance in cybersecurity.

Explore how GRC functions within organizational structures and security programs.

Module 2: Risk Management Fundamentals

Learn how to identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks.

Practice risk analysis methods such as risk matrices, heat maps, and risk registers.

Module 3: Governance Frameworks and Standards

Overview of commonly used frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT.

Learn how to apply frameworks to support consistent cybersecurity practices.

Module 4: Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities

Introduction to major regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and how they affect cybersecurity operations.

Map compliance requirements to internal controls and processes.

Module 5: Policy Development and Audit Readiness

Learn to draft and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.

Understand the audit lifecycle, from evidence collection to issue remediation.

Module 6: Reporting, Communication, and Coordination

Build effective risk and compliance reports using key metrics and indicators.

Practice communicating GRC issues clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

Understand the role of training and awareness in supporting compliance.

1. Risk Management and Assessment – 25%

Covers structured techniques for identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and reporting cybersecurity risks. Includes use of tools like risk matrices and registers, and methods for quantifying and qualifying risks.

2. Governance Frameworks and Standards – 20%

Focuses on applying industry-recognized frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT) to guide organizational cybersecurity governance and best practices.

3. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Requirements – 15%

Covers the interpretation of cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and mapping them to internal controls and compliance activities.

4. Policy Development and Audit Readiness – 15%

Explores how to create and maintain policies, standards, and procedures, as well as how to support audits through documentation and evidence preparation.

5. Reporting, Communication, and Culture – 15%

Emphasizes creating actionable reports and dashboards, communicating GRC issues to stakeholders, and fostering a security-aware organizational culture.

6. GRC Foundations and Integration – 10%

Introduces core GRC concepts and how they fit within the broader context of cybersecurity programs and business operations.