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IBM: Cybersecurity Compliance and Framework

Beginner 14 hours English Course CertificateFREE
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An IBM edX course covering cybersecurity principles, standards, regulations and audit processes — governance, risk and compliance (GRC), the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ITIL and more. A solid grounding in the compliance side of security, useful for people moving toward GRC, audit or security-management roles.

Good for: The compliance and governance side of cybersecurity.

Less suitable if: You want hands-on technical security or a specific regulation deep dive.

Skills you'll gain

CybersecurityGRCNIST CSFComplianceAuditITIL

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are moving toward GRC or audit
You want standards and frameworks
You want the compliance angle

Consider something else if you…

You want hands-on technical security
You want one regulation in depth
You already work in GRC

Requirements: Basic security familiarity helps.

Realistic time: A few weeks part-time.

About this course

This course covers cybersecurity principles, industry standards, regulations, and audit processes: governance, risk, and compliance (GRC); the NIST Cybersecurity Framework; IT service management via ITIL; cybersecurity laws including HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS; and audit processes using the COBIT framework and SOC reports, plus standards like OWASP, ISO, and IEEE. It also covers AI ethics considerations including the EU AI Act.

What you'll learn

Define GRC, AI ethics, and audit process fundamentals in cybersecurity
Identify US and international cybersecurity laws and regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS)
Explore industry standards including OWASP, NIST, ISO, and IEEE
Apply the COBIT framework and interpret SOC reports in audit contexts
Apply cybersecurity standards and best practices to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

This course includes

14h
On-demand video
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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
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What it costs

You can audit the course free on edX. A verified certificate is a paid option, with financial assistance available.

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Frequently asked questions

No — it focuses on the compliance and governance side (GRC, frameworks, audit) rather than hands-on security.
Yes — you can audit it free on edX; the verified certificate is a paid option.
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC), the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ITIL, among others.
People moving toward GRC, audit or security-management roles.
A few weeks part-time.
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