ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC(R)) Exam Guide: A primer on GRC and an exam guide for the most recent and rigorous IT r

Pass the ISACA CRISC exam, gain high-value skills, and propel yourself toward IT risk management mastery

Key Features

• Get end-to-end coverage of all the topics likely to be assessed in the ISACA CRISC exam
• Apply and embed your learning with the help of mock exams and self-assessment questions
• Have an in-depth guide handy as you progress in your enterprise IT risk management career

Book Description

For beginners and experienced IT risk professionals alike, acing the ISACA CRISC exam is no mean feat, and neither is the application of this advanced skillset in your daily work even after you’ve achieved the certification. ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certification Guide is a comprehensive guide to CRISC certification and beyond. This book will help you approach these daunting challenges with its step-by-step coverage of all aspects of the exam content and gain a highly sought-after skillset in the process.

This book is divided into six sections, each section equipped with everything you need to get to grips with the domains covered in the exam. There’ll be no surprises on exam day – from GRC to ethical risk management, third-party security concerns to the ins and outs of control design, and IDS/IPS to the SDLC, no stone is left unturned in this book’s systematic design covering all the topics so that you can sit for the exam with confidence. What’s more, there are chapter-end self-assessment questions for you to test all that you’ve learned, as well as two book-end mock exams to really give you a leg up.

By the end of this CRISC exam study guide, you’ll not just have what it takes to breeze through the certification process, but will also be equipped with an invaluable resource to accompany you on your career path.

What you will learn

• Adopt the ISACA mindset and learn to apply it when attempting the CRISC exam
• Grasp the Three Lines of Defense model and understand risk capacity
• Explore the threat landscape and figure out vulnerability management
• Familiarize yourself with the concepts of BIA, RPO, MTTD, and more
• Get to grips with the four stages of risk response
• Manage third-party security risks and secure your systems with ease
• Use a full arsenal of InfoSec tools to protect your organization
• Test your knowledge with self-assessment questions and mock exams

Who This Book Is For

If you are a risk management professional who is experienced in the management of IT audits or in the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of IS controls, or are gearing up to take the CRISC exam, then this CRISC book is for you. Business analysts, PMs, and other management professionals and executives will also benefit from this book.