Hired in GRC by Kai London
Governance, risk and compliance is one of the most accessible routes into cybersecurity, and one of the least explained. This book shows what GRC professionals actually do, the skills that get you hired and how to prove them before your first role.
What the book covers
What GRC work looks like
Policies, risk registers, audits and controls — the day-to-day reality.
Frameworks to know
ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2 and the regulations employers ask about.
Building a portfolio
Practical projects that demonstrate GRC skills to employers.
Certifications
Which credentials help at which stage — and which can wait.
CVs and interviews
Presenting transferable experience and answering common interview questions.
Your first ninety days
How to add value quickly once you are in the role.
Career guidance in this book is general; requirements vary by employer, sector and country.
Who it is for
Career changers, graduates, auditors, project managers and IT staff who want to move into governance, risk and compliance.
About the author
Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.
An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.