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As organisations place greater emphasis on managing cyber security risks, there is growing demand for professionals who understand Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) principles and how they support secure business operations.
This practical course provides an introduction to Governance, Risk and Compliance within a cyber security context. You'll explore how organisations identify and assess cyber threats, manage risk, implement security controls and meet compliance obligations.
Through real-world scenarios and industry-relevant activities, you'll gain insight into the frameworks, tools and methodologies used by GRC professionals. Whether you're looking to build foundational cyber security knowledge, expand your current skill set or explore a career in governance, risk and compliance, this course provides practical skills you can apply immediately.
This is a non-accredited short course.
Details
Cost
$370
Course no.
XA-BD41
Duration
3 weeks
Delivery mode
Online, Virtual classroom
Location
Online
Dates
Eligibility and entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.
What you will learn
- explain core Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) concepts and their role in cyber security
- identify cyber security threats and apply basic threat assessment techniques
- understand security risk assessment processes and methodologies
- apply industry frameworks and tools used to support compliance and risk management
- evaluate security controls and contribute to risk monitoring and reporting activities
Who this course is for
- students with basic IT or cyber security knowledge
- early-career cyber security and IT professionals
- professionals looking to transition into GRC-focused roles
- industry professionals seeking to upskill in cyber risk and compliance
- anyone interested in pursuing further study or a career in cyber security governance and risk management
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- Review the terms and conditions
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- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
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- Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
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