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IT Risk Fundamentals - Self-paced

  • Length 365 days access
  • Inclusions Exam voucher
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Why study this course

Every enterprise experiences risk. Risk is the result of uncertainties that an enterprise is exposed to that threatens its ability to achieve its business goals and objectives.

The IT Risk Fundamentals Online Course is an online, self-paced training course that focuses on IT-related risk management and methodology, including risk identification, evaluation, and response. The course also describes the principles of IT risk management, the responsibilities and accountability for IT risk, how to build risk awareness, and how to communicate risk.

All course content is designed to help you build a strong foundation in IT risk, and to ensure you’re prepared for ISACA’s IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate Exam.

The certificate provides valuable foundational knowledge on terminology, concepts, and processes that will empower professionals within your organisation to better communicate with risk or IT Risk professionals or provide a foundation for those who are interested in working as a risk or IT Risk professional.

This course has a seat time of approximately 6 hours and is accessed via the Learning Access tab of your MyISACA dashboard.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this self-paced course, participants will have the knowledge to:

  • Explain the basic terms and concepts of Risk Management as it applies to I&T risk

  • Describe the purpose, objectives, and importance of risk governance and risk management

  • Summarise the risk management process and workflow

  • Describe the relationship between assets, risk factors, threats, and vulnerabilities

  • Describe the use and benefits of risk scenarios

  • Explain the process and methods used to complete risk identification

  • Describe elements and steps necessary to complete risk assessment and analysis

  • Detail the risk response process and options available

  • Outline the importance of an ongoing risk monitoring process and a proactive and continuous approach to risk management


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ISACA at Lumify Work

ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide.

Lumify Work is an Accredited Elite Partner of ISACA.


Who is the course for?

This certificate is helpful for professionals who are seeking to start a career in risk or I&T-related risk. The credential is ideal for professionals who wish to learn about risk and information and technology (I&T)-related risk, who currently interact with risk professionals, or are new to risk and interested in working as a risk or IT Risk profession.


Course subjects

Domain 1: Risk Introduction and Overview

  • Risk Terminology Review

  • Business Risk

  • I&T Related Risk

  • Controls

Domain 2: Risk Governance and Management

  • Risk Governance

  • Risk Management

  • Positioning Risk

  • Risk Stakeholders, Roles, and Structures

  • Risk Communication, Policy, Scope, and Workflow

Domain 3: Risk Identification

  • Asset Identification

  • Threats

  • Vulnerabilities

  • I&T-related Risk Areas

  • Risk Scenarios

Domain 4: Risk Assessment and Analysis

  • Risk Assessment Process

  • Risk Scenario Evaluation

  • Risk Analysis Process, Approaches, and Methods

  • Risk Ranking, Prioritisation, and Aggregation

  • Risk Documentation

  • Sample Risk Register

  • Control Assessment

Domain 5: Risk Response

  • Risk Response Process and Strategies

  • Control Design and Implementation

  • Incident Management

  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Residual Risk

  • Process Development and Improvement

  • Risk Response Selection, Prioritisation, and Communication

Domain 6: Risk Monitoring, Reporting, and Communication

  • Risk Monitoring Process

  • Key Risk Indicators

  • Key Performance Indicators

  • Risk and Control Monitoring and Testing

  • Risk Reporting and Communication


Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking this course or the exam.


Industry Association Recognition

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points to assist in maintaining your ISACA certification. Learners will earn 12 CPEs on completion.


Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.


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