GRC Skillternship: GRC Analyst in Action

About this course

Welcome to SecureTech Solutions’ 10-Week GRC Internship Experience! This skillternship provides an in-depth, hands-on journey into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within cybersecurity, structured as a guided internship at SecureTech Solutions. Throughout these 10 weeks, participants will develop essential skills and practical knowledge that align with the day-to-day responsibilities of GRC professionals in the field.During this program, you’ll be “on the job” at SecureTech Solutions, where you will:• Learn and apply key cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, which are foundational to regulatory compliance.• Work within SecureTech’s GRC team, developing governance structures and creating and updating policies that align with industry standards.• Perform risk assessments on SecureTech’s operations, categorizing, scoring, and strategizing mitigations for risks such as data breaches, third-party risks, and regulatory compliance challenges.• Gain hands-on experience with industry tools like SAP GRC, HIPAA One, RSA Archer, and AuditBoard through guided exercises that reflect the tools’ real-world usage.Each week introduces tasks that build upon your previous knowledge and develop key competencies. Highlights include:• Reviewing and refining SecureTech’s GRC policies and frameworks to address new regulatory and operational challenges.• Conducting a risk assessment on a recent cybersecurity incident and preparing a risk mitigation plan for SecureTech’s leadership.• Drafting and submitting GRC documents for review, from governance charters to data protection policies, as you progress through real-world-inspired scenarios.• Preparing and presenting a final capstone project to SecureTech’s leadership, where you’ll develop a comprehensive