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Governance Risk & Compliance

GRC

Make sure companies follow the security rules.

$55k–$80k
Starting salary
6–12 wks
Time to hired
CompTIA Security+
Key certification

What you actually do

You review policies, check systems, and write reports. The least technical path into cybersecurity.

A typical day

Review vendor questionnaires. Update risk registers. Prepare audit evidence. Write reports.

This is for you if...

you're organized, love checklists, and communicate clearly.

Traits that fit

Organized and detail-oriented
Like reading rules
Good at writing
Don't need to be technical

Core skills

NIST FrameworkRisk assessmentAudit docsPolicy writingCompliance

Your roadmap

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
CompTIA Security+
Read NIST Framework
Learn risk assessment
2
Build Skills
3–5 wks
Study SOC 2 / ISO 27001
Write practice assessments
Create sample deliverables
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Highlight transferable skills
Apply to GRC roles
Use writing strengths

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