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Role Description 

Compliance Architects are responsible for designing and maintaining SAP security roles, conducting system audits, and managing SAP GRC modules. They provide expert guidance on security best practices, develop compliance documentation, and collaborate across teams to align technical security measures with organizational and regulatory goals.

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Compliance Architects must bridge enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and security best practices. The courses below provide a progressive learning path from foundational cybersecurity knowledge to advanced compliance strategy, cloud security, and regulatory risk communication.

Development Roadmap with TKS Alignment

T1 – Novice (Foundations)

Course: SEC275 / SEC401. Aligned TKSs: 101 Security Foundations, K0677 Knowledge of Cybersecurity Policies & Procedures, K0001 Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (introductory)

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    SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security

    Beginner
    SEC275Cyber Defense
    SEC406: Linux Security for InfoSec Professionals
    • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
    • 38 CPEs / 38 Hours (Self-Paced)
    • Labs: 90 Hands-On Labs

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    SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud

    Essentials
    SEC401Cyber Defense
    SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
    • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
    • 6 Days (Instructor-Led)
    • 46 CPEs / 46 Hours (Self-Paced)
    • Labs: 20 Hands-On Labs

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T2 – Practitioner (Applied Knowledge)

Course: LDR433. Aligned TKSs: K0635 Knowledge of Compliance Requirements, K0701 Knowledge of GRC Frameworks, T1450 Interpret Regulatory Requirements (applied), S0375 Support Regulatory Reporting

LDR433: Managing Human Risk

Beginner
LDR433Cybersecurity Leadership
LDR433: Managing Human Risk
  • SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP)
  • 3 Days (Instructor-Led)
  • 18 CPEs / 18 Hours (Self-Paced)
  • Labs: 6 Hands-On Labs

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T3 – Advanced (Strategic Application)

Course: LDR512. Aligned TKSs: K0104 Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, K0895 Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, T1452 Develop Compliance Strategy, S0880 Skill in Performing Security Architecture Analysis

LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers

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Intermediate
LDR512Cybersecurity Leadership
LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
  • GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
  • 5 Days (Instructor-Led)
  • 30 CPEs / 30 Hours (Self-Paced)
  • Labs: 25 Hands-On Labs

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T4 – Expert (Enterprise Integration)

Course: LDR514. Aligned TKSs: K1015 Knowledge of Cloud Security Principles, K1016 Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities, K0677 Knowledge of Cybersecurity Policies & Procedures (advanced), T1454 Communicate Compliance Risks

LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership

Advanced
LDR514Cybersecurity Leadership
LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
  • GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
  • 5 Days (Instructor-Led)
  • 30 CPEs / 30 Hours (Self-Paced)
  • Labs: 32 Hands-On Labs

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T5 – Expert / Mentor (Compliance Leadership)

Course(s): SEC566. Aligned TKSs: K0104 Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (enterprise level), K0701 GRC Frameworks (mature application), T1452 / T1454 Compliance Strategy & Risk Communication (executive influence)

SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls

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Intermediate
SEC566Cybersecurity Leadership
SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls
  • GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
  • 5 Days (Instructor-Led)
  • 30 CPEs / 30 Hours (Self-Paced)
  • Labs: 23 Hands-On Labs

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