Build the strategic side of cybersecurity—the part that determines how organizations stay secure, compliant, and resilient. Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance unpacks the frameworks that guide security decisions, the policies that shape behavior, and the risk practices that keep operations resilient.
Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Certification Specialization
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Learn how to design cybersecurity governance structures, define responsibilities, and align security decisions with business goals
Understand risk management end-to-end, including risk identification, analysis, tolerance, appetite, treatment, and business impact analysis
Gain practical skills in compliance management, vendor assessments, privacy requirements, and data protection controls
Discover strategic security strategies, including policy management, third-party risk oversight, phishing reporting, and penetration testing
Skills you'll gain
- Data Security
- Governance
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Business Risk Management
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Regulatory Requirements
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Cyber Risk
- Information Privacy
- Compliance Management
- Cybersecurity
- Security Awareness
- Security Management
- Penetration Testing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Analysis
- Cyber Security Policies
- Cyber Governance
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Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA Security+ Certification Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
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.
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12 videos5 assignments
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.
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7 videos4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
This course is suitable for IT managers, compliance officers, security experts, and anyone interested in understanding how governance, rules, risk management, and compliance impact effective cybersecurity practices.
No prerequisites are required. Completing the prior courses in this CompTIA Security+ certification specialization, particularly Information Security Foundations and Cybersecurity Threats and Defense, will help you understand the concepts better.
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
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