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Information and Cyber Security GRC: Governance
This course will teach you some practical applications of GRC concepts necessary to establish, measure, and maintain a security governance program.
What you'll learn
Many organizations struggle to effectively handle risks, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements, highlighting the need for comprehensive knowledge and skills in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). In this course, Information and Cyber Security GRC: Governance, you’ll learn how to establish and optimize GRC programs for enhanced security and success. First, you’ll explore the foundational compliance concepts that form the backbone of effective GRC practices, as well as some of the various drivers that can shape compliance programs. Next, you’ll discover how to measure the effectiveness of GRC programs, using key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and audits to evaluate and improve compliance outcomes. Finally, you’ll learn how GRC initiatives have a real-world impact by exploring case studies and practical scenarios. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of GRC needed to navigate risks, reduce costs, and ensure compliance, empowering you to build resilient organizations that thrive in today's dynamic business environment.
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About the author
With 10 years in the Technology industry, Dominique West currently manages Datadog's compliance management function within the Information Security Department. As a leader, she is responsible for maintaining and executing the regulatory compliance roadmap, ensuring that it supports the business, sales and revenue objectives while maintaining alliance with existing information security standards. Prior to her time at Datadog, Dominique worked for as a Senior Cloud Security Consultant for Ernst and Young, where she focused on the development of strategic and tactical cloud security frameworks, conducted technical reviews of cloud security architecture, and served as a technical security consultant for traditional and evolving security architectures. A New York City native, she is an alumna from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, and University of Dallas where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems and Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity respectively.