ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) - Formerly known as Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Learning Path

The ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) is an informational security practitioner who focuses on system security, risk tolerance and requirements. This course will help prepare for the CGRC exam. Prior to February 2023 this certification was known as Certified Authorization Professional (CAP).

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About ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) - Formerly known as Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

This course will prepare you for the Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) exam. There are seven domains that will be discussed in depth: information security risk management program, scope of the information system, selection and approval of security and privacy controls, implementation of security and privacy controls, assessment/audit of security and privacy controls, authorization/approval of information system and continuous monitoring.

 

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ISC2 CGRC practice exam (2023)

Assessment - 242 questions
ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) overview

Course - 00:05:00
An overview of the Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance seven domains, exam and exam weights. This certification was formerly known as Certified Authorization Professional (CAP).
CGRC Domain 1: Information security risk management program

Course - 02:27:00
In this course, we will cover Domain 1: Information Security Risk Management Program. This domain includes the principles of information security which includes security objectives (confidentiality, integrity and availability). Terms such as risk, risk management and organizational risk are defined. We review risk management tasks and essential documents, the six steps of the risk management framework (RMF), the preparation step (RMF step 0), federal laws and more.
CGRC Domain 2: Scope of the information system

Course - 00:40:00
Domain 2 begins with an in-depth discussion of RMF Step 1: Categorization along with the associated documents (FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60). We also review the security objectives, categorization formatting with potential impacts (low, moderate, high) and initial system security plan (SSP) components and creation of the information and information system.
CGRC Domain 3: Selection and approval of security and privacy controls

Course - 00:55:00
This course covers Domain 3 of CGRC and RMF Step 2. Essential documents include FIPS 200 and SP 800-53 for guidance on control selection, as well as the use of overlays and additional control tailoring, if required. Control selection is risk-based, so a risk assessment must be performed and risk mitigation strategies implemented.
CGRC Domain 4: Implementation of security and privacy controls

Course - 01:01:00
Exploring Domain 4 of CGRC. Once the security and privacy controls have been selected and documented, they must be implemented correctly and securely. In this domain, we use the SP 800-53 document to review the twenty families of security and privacy controls. We explain compensating controls, system boundaries and proper implementation.
CGRC Domain 5: Assessment/audit of security and privacy controls

Course - 00:27:00
In this course, we look at Domain 5 of CGRC and RMF Step 4. RMF Step 4 uses SP 800-53A and SP 800-115 for guidance and requires an assessment of the installed security and privacy controls to ensure that the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended and producing the desired outcome and documented into the security assessment report (SAR). Assessment methodologies may include testing, examination, and interviewing.
CGRC Domain 6: Authorization/approval of information system

Course - 00:15:00
A look at Domain 6 of CGRC and RMF Step 5. Any deficiencies documented into the Plans of Action and Milestone (POAM) and a security package, consisting of the SSP, SAR, and POAM, is presented to the authorizing official (AO) or authorizing official designated representative (AODR). Once the security package is reviewed, the authorizing official (AO) makes an authorization decision and signs the decision document. There are four authorization decisions: ATO, ATU, NATO and NATU.
CGRC Domain 7: Continuous monitoring

Course - 00:36:00
A look at CGRC Domain 7 and RMF Step 6. In this domain, we cover the what, why and how of continuous monitoring and methods. Automated, continuous monitoring tools such as SCAP and OCIL are also discussed in depth.
CGRC exam layout tips

Course - 00:11:00
Explore the CGRC exam layout. We discuss exam layout issues such as exam timing, required passing score and code of ethics. Once the exam is passed, an endorsement form must be submitted. Finally, we discuss numerous exam recommendations, tips and tricks.

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