InfoSec GRC Analyst

Learn to navigate real-world compliance challenges with the USF InfoSec GRC Analyst program. Begin with information security fundamentals, then progress to hands-on activities and authentic scenarios based on industry standards. By the end of the program, you’ll be able to advise organizations on how to implement security controls and reduce cyber risks.

Program Highlights:

• Discover the importance of information security in everyday life
• Understand core technologies, cyber threats, and what makes systems vulnerable
• Explore the eight key domains of cybersecurity and their real-world impact
• Build foundational GRC skills—identify threats, classify controls, and grasp the CIA Triad
• Learn essential frameworks, policies, and risk management practices
• Gain practical experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Zero Trust principles
• Assess emerging technologies and AI-related risks in today’s digital ecosystem
• Develop your skills in security assessment, remediation planning, and professional reporting
• Apply your knowledge in a final, instructor-led audit scenario to demonstrate your new expertise

Policies & Procedures

Course Fees

Course fees must be paid before beginning a class. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and company-approved purchase orders payable to USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are not accepted per university policy.

Attendance

To complete open enrollment noncredit courses satisfactorily, you must attend 75 percent of class meetings. One-day classes require full-day attendance. Some courses may have additional requirements. No course re-sits are allowed; participants not meeting attendance may re-register at full cost for a future offering.

Course Withdrawals / Refunds

Withdrawals/refunds must be requested in writing prior to the course start time (fees apply). No withdrawals or refunds are issued after the course start date. If a course is canceled, all registration fees are fully refunded. For details or to request a withdrawal, email barnesk@usf.edu.

Allow 5–7 business days for credit card refunds and 6–8 weeks for check refunds.

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Questions? Contact Kathy Barnes at barnesk@usf.edu.