CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

Description:

This class is intended as intense and hard core exam preparation for ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CRISC) Examination. The latest four (4) domains of ISACA’s CRISC syllabus will be covered with a big focus on the Examination. The Official ISACA CRISC Review Manual and Question, Answer and Explanation, (Q,A&E), supplements will ALSO be provided when attending. The Q,A&E is exceptional in helping delegates understand the ISACA style of questions, the type of answers ISACA are looking for and it helps rapid memory assimilation of the material.

The technical skills and practices that ISACA promotes and evaluates within the CRISC certification are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CRISC certification demonstrates your skill within the profession. With a growing demand for professionals holding risk and control expertise, ISACA’s CRISC has positioned itself to be the preferred certification program by individuals and enterprises around the world. The CRISC certification signifies commitment to serving an enterprise and the chosen profession with distinction.

Objectives:

• To help you pass the CRISC examination first time.
• Possessing this certification will signify your commitment to serving an enterprise with distinction.
• The growing demand for professionals with risk and control skills will allow holders of this certification to command better positions and salary.

You will learn:

• To help enterprises accomplish business objectives by designing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls.
• The technical skills and practices that CRISC promotes, which are the building blocks of success in the field.

Domain 1: Governance

• 1.1 Governance Frameworks and Principles
  • Understand various governance frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT).
  • Principles of effective governance.
• 1.2 Organizational Structure and Culture
  • Roles and responsibilities within the organization.
  • Cultural factors influencing risk management.
• 1.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance requirements relevant to IT risk management.
  • Legal implications of non-compliance.
• 1.4 Risk Management Framework
  • Components of a risk management framework.
  • Integration of risk management into organizational processes.
• 1.5 Ethics and Codes of Conduct
  • Ethical considerations in risk management.
  • Importance of adherence to codes of conduct.

Domain 2: IT Risk Assessment

• 2.1 Risk Identification Techniques
  • Methods for identifying IT risks.
  • Risk identification tools and methodologies.
• 2.2 Risk Analysis and Evaluation
  • Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques.
  • Evaluation of risk scenarios and their impact.
• 2.3 IT Asset Valuation
  • Methods for valuing IT assets.
  • Importance of asset valuation in risk assessment.
• 2.4 Threat and Vulnerability Identification
  • Identification of IT threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Techniques for assessing the likelihood and impact of threats.

Domain 3: Risk Response and Reporting

• 3.1 Risk Response Options
  • Strategies for responding to identified risks.
  • Risk treatment options (avoidance, mitigation, transfer, acceptance).
• 3.2 Control Selection and Implementation
  • Selection of appropriate controls based on risk assessment.
  • Implementation of controls to mitigate risks effectively.
• 3.3 Risk Monitoring and Communication
  • Methods for monitoring and measuring risk over time.
  • Effective communication of risk information to stakeholders.
• 3.4 Incident Response and Management
  • Incident response planning and execution.
  • Post-incident analysis and lessons learned.

Domain 4: Information Technology and Security

• 4.1 IT Concepts and Architecture
  • Fundamental concepts of IT architecture.
  • Components of IT systems and their interrelationships.
• 4.2 Information Security Fundamentals
  • Principles of information security management.
  • Common security controls and their implementation.
• 4.3 Emerging Technology Trends
  • Current trends in technology (e.g., cloud computing, IoT).
  • Implications of emerging technologies on risk management.
• 4.4 Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures
  • Development and implementation of security policies.
  • Adherence to industry standards and best practices.