A tailored course, built for your situation
Automated GRC Implementation for PCI DSS and NIST Alignment
A tailored course for security consultants automating compliance frameworks with precision
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Manual GRC processes are falling behind as attack surfaces expand and compliance demands multiply.
The situation this course is for
Security consultants today face a growing gap between audit requirements and operational execution. Frameworks like PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 require consistent control mapping, evidence collection, and reporting, but doing it manually doesn’t scale. Missed permissions, undocumented exceptions, and lagging automation create compliance blind spots. The risk isn’t just audit failure, it’s exposure in environments that move faster than policies can track.
Who this is for
Senior security consultants leading GRC initiatives, focused on PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 compliance with a strong interest in automation and tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, Qualys, Tenable).
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, executives seeking overviews, or teams relying solely on legacy audit processes without automation goals.
What you walk away with
- Map compliance controls across PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 efficiently
- Automate evidence collection using integrated tooling
- Reduce audit prep time by over 60%
- Build self-updating GRC playbooks aligned with current standards
- Eliminate permission-related control gaps in access frameworks
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Automated GRC
Establish core principles of GRC automation, focusing on alignment between PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Understand how modern control mapping reduces redundancy and increases audit readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- GRC automation defined
- Compliance framework overlap
- Control mapping logic
- Automation maturity model
- Toolchain integration
- Risk-based prioritization
- Evidence lifecycle
- Policy-to-control traceability
- Role-based access review
- Change control linkage
- Audit trail requirements
- Framework version tracking
Module 2. PCI DSS Control Automation
Translate PCI DSS requirements into automated workflows, focusing on scope reduction, segmentation, and continuous monitoring. Learn how to maintain compliance without constant manual intervention.
12 chapters in this module
- PCI scope identification
- Network segmentation checks
- Continuous vulnerability scanning
- Access control logging
- Encryption validation
- Tokenization workflows
- Firewall rule audits
- Wireless network controls
- Third-party compliance
- Logging frequency tuning
- Automated attestation
- ROC preparation
Module 3. NIST 800-53 Operationalization
Convert NIST controls into executable playbooks using automation platforms. Focus on real-time monitoring, control assessment frequency, and integration with existing security tools.
12 chapters in this module
- Control selection guide
- SIEM integration
- Automated control testing
- Control family mapping
- Continuous monitoring setup
- POAM automation
- Risk assessment linkage
- Inheritance modeling
- Boundary protection
- Identity proofing
- Session timeout enforcement
- Audit log retention
Module 4. ISO 27001 Integration
Align ISO 27001 clauses with automated control tracking, focusing on documentation, internal audits, and management review cycles, all driven through structured workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause-to-control mapping
- Document lifecycle
- Internal audit automation
- Management review prep
- Risk treatment plans
- Statement of applicability
- Asset inventory sync
- Access review cycles
- Incident response linkage
- Supplier security checks
- Policy acceptance tracking
- Certification timeline
Module 5. ServiceNow for GRC Automation
Leverage ServiceNow to centralize GRC tasks, automate workflows, and generate audit-ready reports. Learn configuration patterns that reduce manual effort and improve traceability.
12 chapters in this module
- ServiceNow GRC module setup
- Control catalog import
- Automated task assignment
- Evidence collection triggers
- Compliance calendar
- Finding remediation
- Integration with CMDB
- User role provisioning
- Risk register sync
- Audit workspace
- Reporting dashboard
- Change advisory board
Module 6. Qualys Integration Strategies
Connect Qualys vulnerability data directly to compliance controls, enabling automatic evidence generation for PCI and NIST requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Asset group sync
- Vulnerability severity mapping
- Patch compliance tracking
- Scan policy alignment
- Automated finding import
- Remediation SLA tracking
- Host categorization
- Critical system tagging
- Scan coverage reports
- False positive workflow
- Compliance evidence export
- Dashboard integration
Module 7. Tenable Use Cases in GRC
Use Tenable data to validate control effectiveness across frameworks, focusing on continuous monitoring and real-time compliance posture updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Tenable IO integration
- Asset criticality scoring
- Vulnerability exposure score
- Compliance policy templates
- Custom audit files
- Real-time compliance dash
- Host compliance status
- Remediation tracking
- Policy assignment rules
- Scan frequency tuning
- Finding escalation
- Evidence reporting
Module 8. Permission-Based Risk Modeling
Model risk around identity permissions, focusing on least privilege, role creep, and access drift. Learn how to automate detection and remediation of excessive entitlements.
12 chapters in this module
- Permission taxonomy
- Role-based access review
- Entitlement drift detection
- Privilege escalation paths
- User behavior baselining
- Access certification
- Just-in-time access
- Role mining
- Segregation of duties
- Admin privilege tracking
- Access request workflow
- Review cycle automation
Module 9. Automated Evidence Collection
Design systems that automatically gather and validate compliance evidence, reducing reliance on manual audits and increasing confidence in control status.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types by framework
- Automated screenshot capture
- Log export scheduling
- API-based validation
- Timestamp verification
- Chain of custody
- Evidence retention rules
- Sampling logic
- Audit trail generation
- Cross-system correlation
- Version control
- Automated refresh
Module 10. Control Testing at Scale
Implement scalable control testing methods using automation to validate effectiveness across large environments without increasing headcount.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency planning
- Automated test scripts
- Control exception handling
- Sampling methodology
- Remote execution
- Result validation
- Finding documentation
- Remediation tracking
- Test evidence storage
- Control owner alerts
- Audit readiness score
- Test cycle reporting
Module 11. Audit Readiness Workflows
Prepare for audits with automated workflows that ensure evidence is complete, current, and easily accessible, reducing stress and surprises.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-audit checklist
- Evidence completeness check
- Control gap analysis
- Finding response templates
- Interview prep
- Document request log
- Evidence indexing
- Stakeholder coordination
- Timeline management
- Audit communication
- Post-audit follow-up
- Lessons learned
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Automation
Maintain and evolve automated GRC systems over time, adapting to new threats, frameworks, and business changes without losing momentum.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact analysis
- Framework update tracking
- Control deprecation
- Automation health check
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training plan
- Knowledge transfer
- Toolchain upgrades
- Budget planning
- Success metrics
- Continuous improvement
- Lessons learned
How this maps to your situation
- Scaling compliance across dynamic environments
- Reducing manual effort in audit preparation
- Integrating tooling (ServiceNow, Qualys, Tenable) into GRC
- Addressing permission-based attack surfaces
Before vs. after
Before
Spending weeks compiling evidence, chasing stakeholders, and preparing for audits using spreadsheets and outdated checklists.
After
Running automated workflows that keep compliance current, audit-ready, and deeply integrated with security tooling, freeing time for strategic work.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for consultants to complete at their own pace over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without automation, compliance becomes reactive and error-prone. Missed controls, undetected permission drift, and manual gaps increase audit risk and create openings for attackers to exploit.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is built for practitioners automating GRC across PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 with real-world tooling. It replaces fragmented training with a unified, action-oriented system.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior security consultants focused on automating compliance across PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 using tools like ServiceNow, Qualys, and Tenable.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30-day money-back guarantee if the course doesn’t meet expectations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for consultants to complete at their own pace over 6, 8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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