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GRC Consultant

A GRC Consultant is an experienced GRC professional who supports enterprisewide GRC initiatives such as assessing current state, developing a strategy, and selecting and implementing GRC tools and frameworks.

Most common technical skills for GRC Consultant roles

According to market employment data, these are the top technical skills requested by employers:

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Governance, risk management, and compliance
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Risk analysis
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ISO/IEC 27001
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Auditing
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Cybersecurity
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Internal auditing
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Risk management
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Computer science
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Security controls

Gain the technical skills needed to advance your career

You can rely on ISACA to provide the training, credentials, tools, and resources needed to meet current employer demands and emerging needs not yet widely represented in job descriptions.

CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Certification
CRISC—Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

ISACA's Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) program provides expertise in managing enterprise IT risk and implementing information systems controls.
CGETI Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
Certification
CGEIT—Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

ISACA's Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification validates your knowledge, skills and expertise with enterprise IT governance.

AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment
Online Course
AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment Course

AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
Certification
CISA—Certified Information Systems Auditor

ISACA's Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is the standard of achievement for those who audit and assess an organization's information technology.

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Certificate
Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate

The Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate validates your foundational knowledge of digital trust and the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework.
AI Elevate Your Expertise
Online Course
Ethical Perspectives in AI: Implications, Principles, and Social Dynamics Online Course

While AI could have myriad benefits across a variety of industries, there are many ethical considerations that need to be made before implementing an AI-powered resource.

CISM Certified Information Security Manager
Certification
CISM—Certified Information Security Manager

ISACA's Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is the standard achievement certification for expert knowledge and experience in IS/IT security and control.

COBIT
Framework
COBIT

COBIT: a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.

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