Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

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The Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and overseeing the governance, risk management, and compliance activities related to cybersecurity. Their role involves ensuring that the organisation adheres to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to mitigate cyber risks effectively.

Skill Level: 1

Your responsibilities include:

• Governance Leadership: Taking a leadership role in defining and implementing cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. This involves establishing clear lines of accountability, defining roles and responsibilities, and promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance throughout the organization.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks. Conducts risk assessments, analyses vulnerabilities and threats, and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies. Monitor emerging cyber threats and stay updated on industry best practices to continuously improve the organization’s risk management approach.
• Compliance Management: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and industry standards pertaining to cybersecurity. Conducts regular compliance assessments, identifies gaps, and develops and implements remediation plans to address non-compliance issues. Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate cybersecurity audits and maintain compliance documentation.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Developing and communicating cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Works closely with cross-functional teams to implement these policies effectively, ensuring that employees and stakeholders understand and adhere to them.
• Training and Awareness: Promoting cybersecurity awareness and providing training to employees on security best practices. Develops educational materials, conducts awareness campaigns, and delivers training sessions to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity culture and knowledge.
• Incident Response Planning: Collaborating with incident response teams to develop and test cybersecurity incident response plans. Ensures that proper procedures are in place to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. Participate in incident investigations and coordinate with relevant parties to minimize the impact of security breaches.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and processes. Identifies areas for improvement and recommends enhancements to strengthen the organization’s cyber risk management and compliance posture.

The Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist takes a leadership role in overseeing the governance, risk management, and compliance aspects of cybersecurity. You establish and implement cybersecurity policies, manage risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization to safeguard against cyber threats effectively.