Compliance and Regulatory Standards

This domain focuses on the foundational knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks that guide organizations in adhering to laws, regulations, and ethical standards. It encompasses understanding the purpose of compliance, recognizing risks, implementing controls, and promoting accountability. Key topics include compliance policies, legal obligations, industry-specific regulations, and the importance of corporate governance in fostering an ethical culture.

This domain covers the principles and practices essential for ensuring data protection and privacy in compliance with global and regional regulations. It includes understanding frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and others, implementing secure data handling practices, managing consent, and ensuring data rights for individuals. Emphasis is placed on protecting sensitive information, managing breaches, and fostering trust through transparency and compliance.

This domain focuses on the unique compliance standards and regulations that apply to specific industries, such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology. It includes understanding sector-specific laws (e.g., PCI DSS for payment processing, HIPAA for healthcare, SOX for finance), adhering to best practices, and implementing tailored compliance strategies. The domain also emphasizes the importance of staying updated with evolving standards to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity.

This domain addresses the principles, frameworks, and practices essential for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within organizations. It includes understanding risk management standards like ISO 31000, creating risk assessment frameworks, implementing controls, and developing response strategies. Key topics also cover operational, financial, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks, as well as fostering resilience and compliance through proactive risk governance.

This domain addresses the integration of cybersecurity practices with compliance requirements to protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory adherence. Topics include understanding cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), managing cyber risks, implementing controls for data protection, and ensuring compliance with laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and cybersecurity-specific standards. It highlights the role of governance, monitoring, and incident response in a compliant cybersecurity strategy.