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GRC/Privacy Analyst

This chapter focuses on the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) analyst and privacy analyst roles. These roles are commonly overlooked as cybersecurity roles, given their focus on policies and procedures rather than hands-on keyboard technical skills. Still, they are a great path into the world of cybersecurity and provide exposure to many different areas of the field.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • What is a GRC/privacy analyst?
  • How much can you make in this career?
  • What other careers can you pursue?
  • What certifications should be considered?
  • Common interview questions for a GRC/privacy analyst

What is a GRC/privacy analyst?

A GRC analyst is responsible for assessing and documenting an organization’s ...

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