ISC2 CGRC Complete Governance Risk & Compliance Course

The ISC2 CGRC certification is the benchmark credential for governance, risk, and compliance professionals working with federal information systems — and demand for ISSO, GRC analyst, and security authorization roles has never been higher. This course delivers complete, exam-accurate preparation for all seven CGRC domains, built directly from the NIST RMF and the publications ISC2 actually tests. Every module is taught the way a practitioner thinks — not as a memorization drill, but as a decision framework you can apply on the exam and on the job.

---WHAT THIS COURSE COVERSNine modules. Seven CGRC domains. One complete path from RMF foundations to certification.

• Module 0 — Course Introduction: CGRC exam format (125 questions, CAT, 700 passing score), eligibility requirements, domainCISA career comparison, and a eligibility requirements, domainCISA career comparison, and aproven study strategy built around the management mindset ISC2 rewards • Module 1 — Domain 1: Risk Management Program: SP 800-39 three-tier organizational risk model, SP 800-30 risk assessmentrchy (FISMA, OMB A-130, EO14028), RMF roles (AO, ISSO, SCA, SAOP), five risk response strategies, SP 800-161 supply chain risk management, and qualianalysis including ALE, SLE, andARO • Module 2 — Domain 2: Scope of the Information System: FIPS 199 CIA impact categorization and the high-water mark rule, SP 800 authorization boundarydefinition for cloud and contractor-operated systems, FedRAMP shared responsibility, privacy scoping via PTA/PIA/SORN, ISA anments, and National SecuritySystems under CNSSI 1253 • Module 3 — Domain 3: Control Selection: All 20 SP 800-53 Rev 5 control families including the new PT (privacy) and SR (suprate/High baselines from SP800-53B, four tailoring mechanisms (scoping, parameterization, compensating controls, additions), FedRAMP and ICS/SCADto AC, IA, AU, SC, SI, CM, SA,and RA families • Module 4 — Domain 4: Control Implementation: SSP structure with five implementation statuses, common and hybrid contn management using DISA STIGs,CIS Benchmarks, and SCAP automation, Zero Trust Architecture per SP 800-207 and EO 14028, RMFintegration across the full SDLCPO/MTTR), and media sanitizationunder SP 800-88 • Module 5 — Domain 5: Security Assessment: SAP construction and assessor independence rules scaled by impact level, SP 800-5hods, vulnerability scanning with CVSS/CVE/KEV and BOD 22-01 mandates, penetration testing rules of engagement per SP 800-115, SAR findings rated CAT I–IV, POAred/blue/purple team exercisesfor High-impact systems • Module 6 — Domain 6: System Authorization: Complete authorization package (SSP, SAR, POA&M,PIA, Executive Summary), AO riskTO with Conditions, DATO),Authorization Decision Letter required elements, ongoing authorization vs. traditional 3-yearATO, and the critical distinctio security perfection• Module 7 — Domain 7: Continuoustep ISCM process, securitymetric types (implementation, effectiveness, efficiency, impact), Security Impact Analysis fosignificant changes, SP 800-61 iwith 1-hour CISA reportingrequirement, CDM program phases, SCAP automation (CVE, CVSS, XCCDF, OVAL), and SP 800-88 system disposal• Module 8 — Exam Prep & Final R management-mindset strategy,complete NIST publication reference map, RMF artifact trail by step, critical acronyms (AO/ATO/DATO, SSP/SAP/SAR/POA&M, trap answers, key exam numbers,and a 30-day CGRC study sprint plan WHAT YOU WILL LEARN• Apply the NIST RMF seven-step les — AO, ISSO, SCA, and SAOP —to real authorization scenarios • Categorize federal informationP 800-60, applying the high-water mark rule without error • Select and tailor SP 800-53 Reument all tailoring decisions ina compliant SSP • Build a complete authorizationual risk in language AuthorizingOfficials accept • Conduct security assessments u findings CAT I–IV, and managePOA&M lifecycle from open to verified closed • Design and sustain an ISCM pro including significant change SIA and 1-hour federal incident reporting • Distinguish ATO, ATO with Condhorization — and know when eachapplies • Answer CGRC scenario questionsecision mindset ISC2 consistently rewards --- WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR • ISSO, ISSM, and system owner cSC2 CGRC certification exam• Federal employees and defense contractors who work daily with ATO packages, SSPs, and POA&M• GRC analysts and compliance ofRMF on live programs• CISSP or CISA holders adding CGRC as a specialized GRC credential • IT professionals transitioningbersecurity governance andauthorization • Auditors and privacy officers ll security authorizationlifecycle --- WHY THIS COURSE Armaan Sidana holds the OSCP, CEhat bridges offensive security,technical depth, and enterprise audit. Every domain is taught as a decision framework, not a glossary.