ISACA introduces CRISC course for risk professionals

IT risk management is fast becoming a critical component of companies' overall business risk profiles, and hence this development for what ISACA sees as a growing market. The course includes a 300-stage pool of items that includes questions, answers and explanations. Candidates can take sample exams with randomly selected questions, and view the results by job practice, allowing for concentrated study in particular areas. Allan Boardman, international vice president of ISACA and chair of ISACA's Credentialing and Career Management Board, says that CRISC helps position IT professionals for career growth by linking IT risk management to enterprise risk management. Since it was established in April 2010, more than 16,000 professionals across job functions including IT, security, audit and compliance have earned the CRISC designation. Of these professionals, more than 1,100 are CIOs, CISOs, and chief compliance, risk and privacy officers. A minimum of three years of relevant experience is needed to obtain the designation. "The growth of CRISC reflects a need for experienced risk and control professionals who can partner with the business to manage risk that affects all areas of the enterprise," comments Boardman. "ISACA is offering the CRISC Online Review Course to help CRISC exam candidates study at their own pace and customise exam preparation to meet their needs."