The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification from ISACA validates expertise in identifying, assessing, responding to, and monitoring enterprise IT risk. CRISC demonstrates a professional's ability to design, implement, monitor, and maintain risk-based, efficient, and effective IS controls. It emphasizes the connection between IT risk and business objectives, enabling professionals to help organizations achieve their strategic goals while managing risk effectively.

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites to attend a CRISC training course, having a foundational understanding of IT and risk management concepts will significantly enhance your learning experience and ability to grasp the course material. We recommend participants possess the following:

• Basic IT Knowledge: Familiarity with core IT concepts, including infrastructure, systems, and security.
• Understanding of Risk Management Principles: A basic grasp of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation concepts.
• Business Acumen: Awareness of business processes, objectives, and the relationship between IT and business goals.
• Some Exposure to IT Controls: While not mandatory, any prior experience with IT controls, audit, or compliance will be beneficial.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• IT Risk Managers
• IT Auditors
• Business Analysts
• Security Professionals
• Individuals responsible for IT governance, risk management, and control

Career Opportunities and Benefits

Earning the CRISC certification can significantly enhance career prospects and offer numerous benefits:

• Increased earning potential
• Enhanced credibility and recognition within the industry
• Demonstrated expertise in IT risk management and control
• Improved career advancement opportunities
• Access to a global network of CRISC professionals
• Enhanced understanding of the link between IT risk and business goals

Course Content

This course covers the four CRISC domains as defined by ISACA:

Domain 1: IT Risk Identification (27%)

• Collecting and reviewing information on the organization's internal and external business and IT environments.
• Identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities to people, processes, and technology.
• Developing comprehensive IT risk scenarios.
• Identifying key stakeholders for IT risk scenarios.
• Establishing an IT risk register.
• Identifying risk appetite and tolerance.
• Collaborating on the development of a risk awareness program.

Domain 2: IT Risk Assessment (28%)

• Analyzing risk scenarios based on organizational criteria.
• Identifying and evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Reviewing risk and control analysis results to identify gaps.
• Ensuring risk ownership is assigned.
• Communicating risk assessment results to stakeholders.
• Updating the risk register with assessment results.

Domain 3: Risk Response and Mitigation (23%)

• Consulting with risk owners to select and align risk responses.
• Consulting on the development of risk action plans.
• Consulting on the design, implementation, or adjustment of mitigating controls.
• Ensuring control ownership is assigned.
• Assisting control owners in developing control procedures and documentation.
• Updating the risk register to reflect changes in risk and risk response.
• Validating that risk responses have been executed.

Domain 4: Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting (22%)

• Defining and establishing key risk indicators (KRIs) and thresholds.
• Monitoring and analyzing KRIs.
• Reporting on changes or trends in the IT risk profile.
• Facilitating the identification of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitoring and analyzing KPIs.
• Reviewing the results of control assessments.
• Reporting on the performance of the risk profile and control environment.