What other careers can you pursue?
GRC/privacy analysts require a broad perspective on corporate functions and processes. Although the role is not directly responsible for the management and deployment of technology, individuals in this role must possess a solid understanding of risk management and the technology used as mitigating controls, thereby making the possibilities endless.
In addition, GRC/privacy analysts can potentially be exposed to companies that span a broad range of industries, which, in turn, may lead to working with various laws and regulatory requirements, providing a path to focusing on a career as a Security Auditor (see Chapter 8, Security Auditor, for more details).
From a soft skills perspective, constant effective communication (both written and verbal) is required for this type of role due to interviewing and documentation requirements. This experience can help build confidence and the skills to lead and manage teams.