Everything You Need
to Become a GRC Engineer in the Cloud
GRC engineering bridges the gap between security, compliance, and cloud innovation and yet, it's the role few are trained for. This guide walks you step-by-step through mastering GRC engineering in AWS so you can future-proof your career and lead where others hesitate.
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AWS Security & GRC Expert Profile
Hi, I'm AJ Yawn!
I've been in the cyber industry for 15 years and developed a passion for GRC engineering principles early in my career. My goal is to help professionals like you thrive in this growing field. Throughout my journey, I've led cloud security initiatives for organizations of all sizes, consistently bridging the gap between compliance and automation. I'm committed to educating and empowering others by simplifying complex security challenges and providing you with the practical skills needed for success.
Unlock Your Potential and Learn
How to Architect a Secure, Compliant Cloud
Design automated, secure AWS environments with confidence using proven best practices.
Proven Engineering Techniques
Master frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 with infrastructure-as-code strategies that scale.
Practical Strategies For Your Career
Advance your career by showcasing cloud GRC expertise.
Build a GRC Portfolio
Pre-built labs to help you stand out in a crowded market by showcasing real-world AWS security and compliance skills.
Lab 2: Infrastructure as Code Lab for GRC Professionals: Building a Robust Cloud Compliance Portfolio
For Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals, building a strong, demonstrable skill set in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is becoming essential. Your GRC portfolio isn't complete without showcasing your ability to automate cloud security configurations, streamline compliance processes, and manage resources efficiently through IaC.
Advanced Lab: Automated Access Reviews on AWS
Access reviews are one of the most essential controls for any governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program. This open-source tool brings automation, depth, and structure to one of the most critical parts of access review your AWS environment.
Lab 1: AWS Account Governance Lab for GRC Engineers: Building a Secure and Compliant Foundation
A secure AWS foundation is essential for any organization aiming to scale securely in the cloud. As part of building your GRC Security Portfolio, Lab 1: AWS Account Governance focuses on implementing foundational security, compliance automation, and visibility controls using AWS-native services with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
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