Security Compliance Essentials

Course Overview

This course covers compliance and governance frameworks essential in regulated industries. Learn GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, and compliance auditing. Understand how organizations meet regulatory requirements while maintaining security maturity.

Ideal for compliance specialists, risk managers, security architects, or anyone transitioning into governance roles. Compliance expertise commands premium salaries across financial services, healthcare, and government sectors.

Cost

FREE

Duration

3 weeks

Pace

Self-Paced

Certificate

Included

Course Curriculum

Week-by-week compliance training

Week 1: Compliance Frameworks

GDPR fundamentals and data privacy. ISO 27001 structure and requirements. SOC 2 controls and auditing. CIS Critical Security Controls. Framework mapping and alignment strategies for organizations.

Week 2: NIST & Risk Management

NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Risk Management Framework. Risk assessment methodologies. Control implementation and evidence gathering. Continuous monitoring and compliance reporting.

Week 3: Compliance Auditing

Audit planning and evidence collection. Compliance documentation. Gap analysis and remediation planning. Regulatory examination preparation. Audit reporting and executive communication.

What You'll Learn

Compliance Standards

Master major regulatory frameworks. Understand GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and how organizations implement controls to meet requirements.

Risk Governance

Develop risk management methodologies. Learn to assess, prioritize, and mitigate organizational risks aligned with business objectives and regulatory demands.

Audit Skills

Conduct compliance audits. Gather evidence, document findings, and communicate results to leadership. Prepare organizations for regulatory examinations and certification audits.

Next Steps

For Compliance Specialists

Complete this MOOC and advance to BMCC's WhiteHat Curriculum for advanced governance. Pursue CISSP, CCSK, or compliance certifications. Compliance officers earn £60-90K+ across industries.

For Risk Managers

Build expertise in risk assessment and governance. Transition into Chief Risk Officer or Chief Compliance Officer roles. Command premium compensation in financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Master Compliance & Governance

Free training in regulatory frameworks and auditing. Three weeks to compliance expertise.

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