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IBM: Cybersecurity Compliance and Framework
Beginner 14 hours English Course CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
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.
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
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.