Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

About this course

This Specialization brings together three industry-relevant courses, Cyber Security: GRC Part 1 Governance, Cyber Security: GRC Part 2 Risk Management and Compliance, and Cyber Security: Incident Response Theory to Practice, to give you the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence in the face of evolving cyber threats. You’ll start by exploring how organisations design governance structures, develop policies, and align cyber security strategy with business objectives. You’ll then build advanced capabilities in assessing and managing cyber risks, applying global frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, and ensuring compliance with increasingly complex regulatory obligations. Finally, you’ll translate strategy into action by learning how to prepare for, detect, contain, and recover from cyber incidents, strengthening your ability to minimise impact and drive resilience. Developed by Macquarie University’s Cyber Skills Academy, ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and recognised as Australia’s leading cyber security school, this Specialization blends academic rigour with hands-on practice. By the end, you will be equipped to craft governance frameworks, oversee risk and compliance programs, and lead effective incident response, positioning yourself as a trusted professional who can safeguard organisational integrity and digital trust in an era of constant disruption.

Course objectives

• Equip learners with the knowledge to lead cybersecurity initiatives
• Prepare students to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives
• Enable learners to translate cybersecurity strategy into practical action plans