Information Security: GRC Path -Cohort 2

Service Description

Course Content: Phase 1: Basic IT & Cybersecurity Foundations (Weeks 1-4) Week 1: Introduction to IT & Cybersecurity Objective: Build a strong foundation in basic IT concepts and cybersecurity principles. Week 2: Networking Fundamentals & Security Basics Objective: Understand basic networking concepts and security measures. Week 3: Introduction to Risk Management and GRC Objective: Understand the importance of risk management and the basics of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Week 4: Security Policies and Threats Overview Objective: Learn about security policies and common cybersecurity threats. Phase 2: Cybersecurity Concepts (Weeks 5-8) Week 5: Network Security Essentials Objective: Dive into network security and defensive measures. Week 6: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Management Objective: Learn how to assess vulnerabilities and manage risk. Week 7: Governance Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) Objective: Gain foundational knowledge in key cybersecurity frameworks. Week 8: Business Continuity Planning Objective: Learn about Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery. Phase 3: GRC and Application (Weeks 9-12) Week 9: Compliance Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) Objective: Understand key cybersecurity and data privacy regulations. Week 10: Policy Development & GRC Tools Objective: Learn to develop security policies and use GRC tools. Week 11: Auditing IT General Controls, Compliance Testing Objective: Learn about security auditing and monitoring practices. Week 12: Final Project & Review Objective: Apply everything you've learned in a practical scenario.