GRC
About GRC
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is an operational strategy that helps organizations align IT activities to business objectives, manage risk effectively, and stay in compliance with government and industry regulations.
Career Progression and Related Roles
Common Feeder Functional Areas:
- IT Risk Analysis
- IT Compliance
- IT Governance
- Privacy Compliance
- IT Auditing
Common Next Functional Areas:
- IT Risk Consulting
- Information Security Management
- Privacy Management
- IT Audit Management
Directly Related Roles (Entry - Mid Level):
- GRC Analyst
- GRC Consultant
- GRC Manager
- Assistant Vice President, GRC
Directly Related Roles (Senior Level):
- Data Governance Analyst
- Data Governance Manager
- GRC Manager
- Assistant Vice President, GRC
- IT Audit Management
Employer Requirements
According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the GRC area and requested by employers:
- Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
- Auditing
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Risk Analysis
- Communication
- Management
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Science
GRC roles generally require an undergraduate degree.
Resources for Skill Development
Online Course: AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment — covers bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy, and use of technology related to generative AI.
Framework: COBIT — a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.
Tool: Policy Template Library Toolkit (Digital, English) — policies are designed to formally document and communicate required and prohibited activities and behaviors to guide enterprise operational processes.
Membership: ISACA Local Chapters — over 200 chapters worldwide, offering networking, education, and career development opportunities.
Member Experience: Leadership Series — grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events; earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
Training: ISACA Conferences — in-person, virtual, and hybrid options to connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge.