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Learning Paths/Compliance Analyst (GRC)
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Beginner9 hours estimated

Compliance Analyst (GRC)

Master Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Learn security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and how to build an audit-ready compliance program.

๐Ÿ“š 4 topic areas๐Ÿ”— 12 curated resources๐Ÿ“ 10 quiz questions

What you'll cover

1

Security Frameworks

Understand the major security frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls.

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The most widely-adopted cybersecurity framework globally
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ISO 27001 Overview
International standard for information security management
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SOC 2 Explained
AICPA guide to SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria
2

Risk Assessment

Identify, analyze, and prioritize risks using qualitative and quantitative methods.

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NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Structured process for managing information security risk
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FAIR Risk Quantification
Factor Analysis of Information Risk โ€” quantitative risk model
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ENISA Threat Landscape
EU Agency for Cybersecurity annual threat landscape report
3

Audit Preparation

How to prepare for and survive security audits: evidence collection, control testing, and gap assessments.

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ISO 27001 Audit Checklist โ€” IT Governance
Practical ISO 27001 audit preparation checklist
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SOC 2 Audit Preparation Guide
Step-by-step SOC 2 readiness guide
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CIS Controls Self-Assessment Tool
Free tool to measure your CIS Controls implementation
4

Policy Writing & Reporting

Write effective security policies and create board-level GRC reports that drive decisions.

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SANS Security Policy Templates
Free security policy templates from SANS
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How to Write a CISO Report for the Board
ISACA guide on board-level security reporting
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Microsoft Security Copilot for GRC
AI-assisted compliance and risk reporting

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Path Summary

Level
Beginner
Estimated time
9 hours
Topics
4
Resources
12
Quiz questions
10
Passing score
70% (7/10)
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