Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security needed for the CRISC™ examination.

This certification prep course will help you prepare for the CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls examination. In this course, Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™, you’ll learn to identify and assess risk associated with information technology. First, you’ll explore security principles. Next, you’ll discover assessment of IT operations.. Finally, you’ll learn how to assess incident management and business continuity programs. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of IT and Security risk needed for the CRISC™ examination.

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Taught by Kevin Henry, who are recognized for their work in the topic that the course teaches

Strong fit for professionals who want to prepare for the CRISC™ examination

Examines IT and security risk, which is highly relevant to the CRISC™ examination

Develops skills and knowledge of IT and security risk needed for the CRISC™ examination, which are core skills for CRISC™ professionals

This certification prep course will help you prepare for the examination, which is a leading certification in the field

This course explicitly requires that this course be taken in serial with others as part of a series

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Crisc™ exam preparation & it risk management

According to students, this course offers a solid foundation and is particularly effective for ISACA® CRISC™ exam preparation, with many learners reporting successful certification. The content is praised for its comprehensive coverage of CRISC domains and the instructor's ability to provide clear explanations for complex risk concepts. While some find the course primarily theoretical and note a desire for more hands-on examples, its strength lies in providing the necessary knowledge and practice questions to prepare for the certification. Some reviews suggest it may be less suitable for absolute beginners due to an assumed level of prior IT knowledge, and a few mention the need for content updates.

Core content is relevant, but some aspects need updating.

"My only minor gripe is that some of the links to external resources were outdated, but the core lectures are still highly relevant."

"It needs some updates, but overall valuable. The core principles are sound."

"While the information is solid, there were moments I felt the material could use a refresh based on current trends."

Content is well-structured with clear explanations.

"The instructor's explanations were clear, especially for complex risk concepts."

"Good content, covers the CRISC domains well. This course provided a strong foundational structure."

"Very comprehensive. The course really dives into risk identification and assessment. The focus on the 'why' behind risk management was insightful."

Highly effective for passing the ISACA® CRISC™ examination.

"This course was exactly what I needed for the CRISC exam. The practice questions felt very similar to the real exam. Highly recommend it for anyone serious about passing."

"Passed my CRISC exam thanks to this course! The content is spot on and the practice questions truly mimic the exam."

"Excellent preparation. The structure of the course follows the ISACA domains perfectly. It helped me organize my study and understand the CRISC mindset."

Primarily theoretical; could benefit from practical examples.

"The course content is generally good, but I wish there were more hands-on examples. It's very theoretical."

"I found some sections a bit dry, and it felt very theoretical without much application."

"This course felt a bit like a lecture series without much interaction or practical exercises."

Requires existing IT security knowledge; not for beginners.

"I struggled with this course. I'm new to IT security, and it felt like it assumed a lot of prior knowledge. Not for absolute beginners, in my opinion."

"The pace was a bit slow for me as someone with prior IT experience, but probably good for beginners. However, it definitely assumes you have some background."

"The explanations sometimes jumped quickly, making it challenging for someone without a strong IT security foundation."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ with these activities:

Read Security Risk Management for the Enterprise by Patrick McDaniel

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of risk management principles and practices by reading a leading text in the field.

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Purchase or borrow a copy of the book.
Read the book thoroughly, taking notes and highlighting key concepts.
Complete the exercises and review questions at the end of each chapter.

Review Information Systems Audit and Control principles

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Review basic information systems audit and control principles to ensure a strong foundation for learning more advanced concepts covered in this course.

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Review a textbook or online resources that cover information systems audit principles.
Complete practice questions or exercises related to control principles and their application in IT systems.

Complete practice questions on IT security and risk assessment

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Reinforce your understanding of key concepts and test your knowledge through practice questions and exercises.

Browse courses on IT Security

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Identify practice questions or online quizzes covering IT security and risk assessment.
Take the practice questions and review your answers, identifying areas where you need further study.

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Follow a tutorial on IT risk assessment methodologies

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Gain practical experience applying different IT risk assessment methodologies to better understand the process and its importance.

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Identify a reputable online tutorial or course that covers IT risk assessment methodologies.
Follow the tutorial, taking notes and practicing the techniques demonstrated.

Participate in a peer group to discuss risk management case studies

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Engage with peers to analyze and discuss real-world risk management case studies, gaining insights and perspectives from different experiences.

Browse courses on Incident Management

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Join a peer group or online forum focused on risk management.
Participate in discussions, sharing your thoughts and experiences on case studies presented.

Develop a mock risk management plan for a specific IT system

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Apply your knowledge of risk management by creating a comprehensive plan that addresses vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies for a particular IT system.

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Select an IT system or application that you are familiar with.
Identify potential risks and threats to the system.
Develop mitigation strategies and controls to address the identified risks.
Document your findings and recommendations in a risk management plan.

Contribute to an open-source risk management tool or framework

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Gain hands-on experience and contribute to the broader risk management community by participating in open-source projects related to risk assessment, monitoring, or mitigation.

Browse courses on Security Tools

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Identify an open-source risk management tool or framework that aligns with your interests.
Review the project's documentation and codebase.
Identify areas where you can contribute, such as bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements.
Submit your contributions to the project's repository.

Career center

Learners who complete Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Technology Analyst

An Information Technology Analyst plans, implements, modifies, and supports computer hardware, software, and networks. This course, Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™, will help you to demonstrate you have skills in the field of Information Technology. This course focuses on the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security needed for the CRISC™ examination.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst plans and implements security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course will help you to prepare for the CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls examination. By earning your CRISC, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of IT and Security risk.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor examines an organization's computer systems and networks to ensure that they are operating in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help an IT Auditor in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in ensuring that an organizations' computer systems and networks are operating in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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IT Risk Manager

An IT Risk Manager develops and implements strategies to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from security risks. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help an IT Risk Manager in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in developing and implementing strategies to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from security risks.

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Security Consultant

A Security Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to protect their computer networks and systems from security risks. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Security Consultant in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in providing advice and guidance to organizations on how to protect their computer networks and systems from security risks.

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IT Director

An IT Director plans and manages an organization's computer systems and networks. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help an IT Director in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in planning and managing an organization's computer systems and networks.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and implementing an organization's information security strategy. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a CISO in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in developing and implementing an organization's information security strategy.

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Information Security Manager

An Information Security Manager develops and implements security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help an Information Security Manager in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in developing and implementing security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.

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Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains network security systems. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Network Security Engineer in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in designing, implementing, and maintaining network security systems.

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Cyber Security Analyst

A Cyber Security Analyst investigates and responds to security incidents and threats. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Cyber Security Analyst in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in investigating and responding to security incidents and threats.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security measures for cloud computing environments. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Cloud Security Engineer in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures for cloud computing environments.

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Data Security Analyst

A Data Security Analyst protects an organization's data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Data Security Analyst in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in protecting an organization's data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

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Disaster Recovery Planner

A Disaster Recovery Planner develops and implements plans to recover an organization's computer systems and networks in the event of a disaster. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Disaster Recovery Planner in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in developing and implementing plans to recover an organization's computer systems and networks in the event of a disaster.

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Business Continuity Planner

A Business Continuity Planner develops and implements plans to ensure that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a disaster. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help a Business Continuity Planner in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in developing and implementing plans to ensure that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a disaster.

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Information Technology Auditor

An Information Technology Auditor examines an organization's computer systems and networks to ensure that they are operating in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Information Technology and Security ISACA® CRISC™ course can help an Information Technology Auditor in their career by teaching them the principles of risk management in regard to information technology and security. This knowledge will be helpful in ensuring that an organizations' computer systems and networks are operating in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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