How to Get a GRC Job in Cybersecurity (No Experience Needed)

🚨 Want to break into DoD cybersecurity but don't have eMASS experience? Gain hands on experience with RMF Academy eMASS Lab Access and build the confidence employers are looking for. Link below 👇 https://www.rmfacademy.io/courses/RMF... 🚀 Ready to break into DoD cybersecurity? RMF Academy gives you the hands on training, practical resources, and real world guidance to build the skills employers are looking for. Link below 👇 https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Meet Peju Adedeji – GRC & Cybersecurity Audit Expert 03:45 What Is Cybersecurity Audit & GRC? (Beginner Breakdown) 07:28 Why So Many People Overlook GRC Careers 11:10 Fastest Way to Break Into GRC With No Experience 15:42 Certifications vs Real Skills (CISA, CISM, Security+) 20:30 Why Certifications Alone Won’t Get You Hired 25:18 Top Skills Needed to Succeed in GRC & Audit 30:44 How to Reposition Your Current Experience Into GRC 35:12 Beginner Roles to Target in Cybersecurity Compliance 39:50 Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Auditor 44:06 Common Audit Findings Organizations Keep Failing 48:35 How Frameworks Like NIST & ISO Work in Real Life 52:10 Career Advice for Breaking Into Cybersecurity 53:26 Keep Moving Forward (Closing Motivation) 53:56 RMF Academy / Final Thoughts Description: Welcome back to the Tech Woke Podcast. In this episode, Christopher Okpala, host of Tech Woke and cybersecurity professional in the GovTech space, sits down with Peju Adedeji to break down how to successfully transition into GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and cybersecurity auditing—even if you have no prior experience. If you’ve been trying to break into cybersecurity, getting certifications, applying for jobs, and still not getting interviews, this conversation is for you.