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What’s standing in the way of your breaking into Cybersecurity GRC?

Have you heard of the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) function, or that’s awesome and underrated? In solving the catch 22 problem of cybersecurity hiring managers wanting experienced applicants to add value from day 1, and applicants wanting a shot to get that experience, GRC is a great feeder role for you to break through.

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AKYLADE Certified Cyber Resilience Fundamentals (A/CCRF) [CRF-002]

Show hiring managers you know enough to be part of the team. Certify your knowledge in NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

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AKYLADE Certified Cyber Resilience Practitioner (A/CCRP) [CRP-002]

Get ready to lead the team or be an independent consultant. Master the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and elevate your cybersecurity career.

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GRC Analyst Masterclass

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About Your AKYLADE Authorized Instructor, Steve McMichael, CCRP

Authorized AKYLADE instructor Steve McMichael from Simply Cyber Academy is committed to helping YOU accelerate your cybersecurity career.

Steve is passionate about guiding students, particularly those transitioning from business backgrounds like accounting, into cybersecurity GRC. He successfully made this shift himself and shares his journey in the popular blog, CPA to Cybersecurity, offering a roadmap for others looking to do the same.

Steve holds advanced degrees in business (BBA, MBA), along with top cybersecurity certifications (CCRP, CISSP, CISA), and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). With nearly 20 years of experience in tech, he currently serves as the Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at BlackBerry.

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CPA values:

- We act with integrity: We always do the right thing and take accountability for our decisions and work.

- We are thoughtful: We are considerate in the way we make decisions and how we engage with the public, employers, our members, students and colleagues.

- We work together: We are a supportive and inclusive team and empower each other to achieve our personal and professional goals.

- We make an impact: We strive to make a meaningful difference to our stakeholders and the profession, delivering results with excellence.

- We are forward-thinking: We are curious, innovative and data-driven, and ensure our work benefits business and society in the long-term.

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