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Compliance Mastery

HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 — understand the frameworks, implement the controls, and pass your audits with confidence. Built from real compliance engagements our team has led.

6 weeks18 modulesCertificate included

What You'll Learn

Map your organization against HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 requirements
Develop compliant policies, procedures, and documentation from scratch
Implement technical and administrative controls for each framework
Prepare for and pass compliance audits with confidence
Build a risk assessment and mitigation strategy
Create employee training programs that satisfy compliance requirements
Manage vendor risk and third-party compliance
Generate audit-ready reports and maintain ongoing compliance

Full Curriculum

18 modules · Self-paced · Hands-on labs included

1

Introduction to Compliance

Why compliance mattersRegulatory landscapeCost of non-compliance
2

HIPAA Fundamentals

Privacy RuleSecurity RuleBreach notificationBusiness associates
3

HIPAA Implementation

Risk analysisAdministrative safeguardsTechnical safeguardsPhysical safeguards
4

PCI DSS Overview

The 12 requirementsScope and segmentationSAQ typesCompliance levels
5

PCI DSS Implementation

Network security controlsCardholder data protectionAccess controlMonitoring and testing
6

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

IdentifyProtectDetectRespondRecover
7

NIST CSF Implementation

Framework profilesImplementation tiersGap analysisAction planning
8

ISO 27001 Foundations

ISMS overviewAnnex A controlsCertification processDocumentation requirements
9

ISO 27001 Implementation

Risk treatmentStatement of applicabilityInternal auditsManagement review
10

Policy Development Workshop

Acceptable use policiesData classificationIncident response policyRemote work policy
11

Risk Assessment Methodology

Asset identificationThreat modelingVulnerability assessmentRisk scoring and prioritization
12

Technical Controls Deep Dive

Encryption standardsAccess managementLogging and monitoringNetwork segmentation
13

Vendor Risk Management

Third-party assessmentsContract requirementsOngoing monitoringVendor scorecards
14

Employee Training Programs

Security awareness trainingRole-based trainingPhishing simulationsTraining documentation
15

Audit Preparation

Evidence collectionControl testingRemediation planningAuditor communication
16

Compliance Reporting

Dashboard creationExecutive reportingBoard presentationsContinuous monitoring
17

Multi-Framework Alignment

Mapping controls across frameworksUnified compliance programEfficiency strategies
18

Capstone: Compliance Program Build

Full compliance program designPeer reviewPresentationFinal assessment

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (or completion of Cybersecurity Fundamentals)
  • Familiarity with your organization's IT infrastructure
  • Access to your organization's current policies (if any exist)
  • No prior compliance experience required

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for IT professionals, business leaders, and team members who want practical, hands-on cybersecurity skills they can apply immediately in their organization.

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