Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Training

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) 

Overview

• Introduction to IT Risk Management and Information Systems Controls based on ISACA CRISC framework
• Understanding enterprise risk management concepts, methodologies, and governance principles
• Learning how to identify, assess, analyze, respond to, and monitor IT and business risks
• Understanding the design, implementation, and management of information systems controls
• Developing practical skills in risk assessment, control evaluation, and risk response planning
• Understanding cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and operational resilience
• Introduction to governance frameworks, risk reporting, and control monitoring techniques
• Preparation for the ISACA CRISC certification examination

Training Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of IT Risk Management and Information Systems Control
• Identify and assess organizational and technology-related risks
• Apply risk analysis and risk response methodologies
• Understand risk governance and enterprise risk management concepts
• Design and evaluate information systems controls
• Understand control monitoring and performance measurement techniques
• Assess cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks
• Understand risk ownership, accountability, and communication processes
• Integrate risk management into organizational decision-making
• Improve organizational resilience and control effectiveness
• Understand governance, compliance, and audit considerations
• Prepare for the CRISC certification examination

Training Outline

Module 1: Introduction to CRISC and IT Risk Management

• Overview of CRISC certification
• Role of the Risk and Control Professional
• Fundamentals of IT risk management
• Enterprise risk management concepts
• Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
• Risk terminology and principles

Module 2: Governance and Risk Management

• IT governance concepts
• Risk governance structure
• Organizational roles and responsibilities
• Risk appetite and tolerance
• Policies, standards, and procedures
• Compliance and regulatory requirements
• Risk culture and awareness

Module 3: Risk Identification

• Identifying organizational risks
• Business and technology risks
• Threats, vulnerabilities, and risk events
• Internal and external risk factors
• Emerging technology risks
• Third-party and vendor risks
• Risk scenario development

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Risk assessment methodologies
• Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Likelihood and impact analysis
• Risk prioritization techniques
• Business impact analysis (BIA)
• Root cause analysis
• Risk evaluation and reporting

Module 5: Risk Response and Treatment

• Risk response strategies
  • Risk mitigation
  • Risk transfer
  • Risk acceptance
  • Risk avoidance
• Developing risk treatment plans
• Control selection and implementation
• Residual risk management
• Risk monitoring and review

Module 6: Information Systems Controls

• Types of controls
  • Preventive controls
  • Detective controls
  • Corrective controls
• Administrative, technical, and physical controls
• Access control management
• Change management controls
• Network and infrastructure security controls
• Data protection and backup controls

Module 7: Control Design and Assessment

• Control design principles
• Control testing and evaluation
• Control effectiveness assessment
• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitoring and reporting mechanisms
• Audit and assurance considerations

Module 8: Cybersecurity and Emerging Risks

• Cybersecurity risk management
• Security incident management
• Cloud computing risks
• Third-party security risks
• Data privacy and protection
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Emerging technology threats

Module 9: Risk Monitoring and Reporting

• Continuous risk monitoring
• Risk dashboards and metrics
• Executive and management reporting
• Communication and escalation procedures
• Incident reporting
• Compliance monitoring
• Continuous improvement practices

Module 10: Practical Risk Management Scenarios

• Enterprise risk assessment workshops
• Control evaluation exercises
• Cybersecurity risk scenarios
• Compliance and audit case studies
• Incident response and risk mitigation examples
• Real-world governance and risk management discussions

Module 11: CRISC Certification Preparation

• CRISC exam structure and domains
• Exam question analysis techniques
• Practice questions and mock exams
• Study guidance and exam preparation tips
• Review sessions and discussions