Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
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- Curriculum
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The ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) course is designed for professionals focused on enterprise risk management. The training covers the four domains of CRISC: IT Risk Identification, IT Risk Assessment, Risk Response and Mitigation, and Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting. Participants will learn to identify and evaluate IT risks, develop and implement effective risk responses, and continuously monitor and report on risk and control metrics. The course includes practical exercises and scenarios to enhance understanding and application of risk management principles. Additionally, it prepares trainees for the CRISC certification exam, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage IT risk and ensure compliance within their organizations.
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Organizational Governance- Organizational Strategy, Goals, and Objectives
- Organizational Structure, Roles and Responsibilities
- Organizational Culture
- Policies and Standards
- Business Processes
- Organizational Assets
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Risk Governance
- Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Management Framework
- Three Lines of Defense
- Risk Profile
- Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance
- Legal, Regulatory and Contractual Requirements
- Professional Ethics of Risk Management
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It Risk Identification
- Risk Events (e.g., contributing conditions, loss result)
- Threat Modelling and Threat Landscape
- Vulnerability and Control Deficiency Analysis (e.g., root cause analysis)
- Risk Scenario Development
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It Risk Analysis and Evaluation
- Risk Assessment Concepts, Standards and Frameworks
- Risk Register
- Risk Analysis Methodologies
- Business Impact Analysis
- Inherent and Residual Risk
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Risk Response
- Risk Treatment / Risk Response Options
- Risk and Control Ownership
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Issue, Finding and Exception Management
- Management of Emerging Risk
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Control Design and Implementation
- Control Types, Standards and Frameworks
- Control Design, Selection and Analysis
- Control Implementation
- Control Testing and Effectiveness Evaluation
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Risk Monitoring and Reporting
- Risk Treatment Plans
- Data Collection, Aggregation, Analysis and Validation
- Risk and Control Monitoring Techniques
- Risk and Control Reporting Techniques (heatmap, scorecards, dashboards)
- Key Performance Indicators
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Key Control Indicators (KCIs)
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Information Technology Principles
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Operations Management (e.g., change management, IT assets, problems, incidents)
- Project Management
- Disaster Recovery Management (DRM)
- Data Lifecycle Management
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Emerging Technologies
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Information Security Principles
- Information Security Concepts, Frameworks and Standards
- Information Security Awareness Training
- Business Continuity Management
- Data Privacy and Data Protection Principles
