In today’s digital-first world, organizations face evolving IT risks that can impact operations, regulatory compliance, and reputation. IT Risks and Controls: A Primer equips learners with foundational knowledge of IT risk management and control frameworks. Participants will explore key IT risks, effective assessment techniques, and strategies to implement preventive, detective, and corrective controls. By understanding stakeholder roles, governance frameworks like NIST and COBIT, and real-world case studies, learners will develop the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks effectively.
Course Key Concepts: IT Risk Management, IT Governance, IT Controls, Cybersecurity Risks, NIST Framework, COBIT, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Information Security, IT Auditing.
Learning Objectives
- Discover and define IT risks and classify them into operational, strategic, compliance, and financial categories.
- Identify and implement IT control types (preventive, detective, corrective, and directive) to manage risks effectively.
- Explore and understand the fundamental components of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to ensure IT governance and compliance.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of IT systems and business operations.
No advanced preparation required; all materials are provided.
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