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GRC Manager

A GRC Manager develops, implements, and maintains the GRC strategy including developing a GRC framework aligned to enterprise goals and objectives, overseeing risk assessments and compliance, and managing the lifecycle of GRC tools necessary for stakeholder reporting.

Most common technical skills for GRC Manager 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.

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Certification

CRISC—Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

CRISC certification indicates expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing and maintaining information systems controls.
CGETI Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
Certification

CGEIT—Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

A CGEIT certification gives employers the confidence that you are experienced in handling IS governance and principles.
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
Certification

CISA—Certified Information Systems Auditor

Prove your expertise in IS/IT auditing, control and security and be among the most qualified in the industry.
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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.

Certified Information Security Manager
Certification

CISM—Certified Information Security Manager

CISM certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management.
COBIT
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COBIT

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

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