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.
Last updated/reviewed: January 10, 2025
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
Basic understanding of IT systems and business operations.
No advanced preparation required; all materials are provided.
Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Course Outline1:34
  Introduction and Overview of IT Risks and Controls6:52
  Key Stakeholders Roles and Responsibilities8:28
  Evaluating IT Risks9:56
  IT Risks and Controls-Assessing IT Effectively8:42
  An Insight into IT Controls9:42
  Proficiency and Training for IT Audit16:02
  IT Risks and Controls-Leveraging Control Frameworks10:10
  Conclusion3:26
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  IT Risks and Controls: A Primer1:14:52
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: IT Risks and Controls: A PrimerPDF
  IT Risks and Controls: A Primer Glossary/IndexPDF
  IT Control Framework ChecklistPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam