Risk Management in IT Systems: A Complete Guide to Staying Secure

Derived from: NIST's Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems

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Risk Management in IT Systems: A Complete Guide to Staying Secure

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Risk Management for IT Systems Training Course Overview:

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth look at risk management for cybersecurity and IT managers, as well as for IT projects. Leveraging Gartner's Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management Tools and ISO 31000 standards, the course covers the gamut of IT risk management and offers concrete strategies for risk assessment and mitigation. As enterprise risk management continues to evolve, this course will equip you with the latest methodologies to ensure your IT systems remain resilient and secure.

Target Audience:

IT Managers
Cybersecurity Professionals
Risk Management Professionals
IT Governance Teams
IT Project Managers

This course addresses specific skills gaps in risk management plan creation, it risk management tools, and risk assessment steps.

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Risk Management
Governance and Compliance

Targeted Industries:

Finance
Healthcare
Government
Retail
Manufacturing

This course is tailored to industries facing specific challenges in risk management cybersecurity and adhering to regulations like ISO for risk management.

Course Offerings:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Develop an effective risk management plan
Apply the IT risk management framework
Conduct it risk assessment
Create risk mitigation strategies
Understand it governance risk management

Training Methodology:

This five-day course blends lectures, case studies, group work, and interactive sessions. Leveraging Gartner's Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management Tools and ISO standards, participants will get hands-on experience with actual tools for risk assessment and risk mitigation plan formulation. In addition, various assessment and evaluation methods will be used to ensure the understanding and application of the course's key points.

Course Toolbox:

Risk Assessment Template
IT Risk Management Tools
ISO 31000 Checklist
Gartner's Magic Quadrant Report
Workbook for IT Risk Mitigation Plan

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Risk Management

Topic 1: Understanding Authority and Purpose in Risk Management
Topic 2: Defining Objectives and Identifying the Target Audience
Topic 3: Overview of Related Materials and Guide Structure
Topic 4: Importance of Risk Management in Various Fields
Topic 5: How Risk Management Integrates into the Software Development Life Cycle
Reflection & Review: Importance and Objectives of Risk Management

Day 2: Risk Assessment Part I

Topic 1: In-depth Look into System Characterization
Topic 2: Identifying Various Types of Threats
Topic 3: Identifying Vulnerabilities and System Security Testing
Topic 4: Exploring Control Methods and Categories
Topic 5: Determining the Likelihood of Risk Events
Reflection & Review: Risk Assessment Steps and Tools

Day 3: Risk Assessment Part II

Topic 1: Understanding the Impact of Risks on an Organization
Topic 2: Determining Levels of Risk and Using Risk-Level Matrices
Topic 3: Making Recommendations for Risk Control Measures
Topic 4: Importance of Documenting Risk Assessment and Management Plans
Topic 5: Introduction to Various Risk Mitigation Options
Reflection & Review: Risk Assessment and Initiation into Risk Mitigation

Day 4: Risk Mitigation

Topic 1: Establishing and Understanding Various Risk Mitigation Strategies
Topic 2: Approaches for Implementing Controls in Risk Mitigation
Topic 3: Discussing Various Categories of Security Controls
Topic 4: Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Risk Mitigation
Topic 5: Understanding and Managing Residual Risk
Reflection & Review: Risk Mitigation Plans, Strategies, and Residual Risks

Day 5: Evaluation and Assessment

Topic 1: Discussing Good Security Practices in Risk Management
Topic 2: Identifying Keys for Success in Risk Management
Topic 3: Preparing for Risk Management Evaluations: Sample Interview Questions
Topic 4: Creating a Risk Assessment Report: Outline and Samples
Topic 5: Implementing Safeguards: Sample Plan and Summary Table
Reflection & Review: Evaluation and Assessment in Risk Management

How This Course is Different from Other Risk Management for IT Systems Courses:

Unlike other courses that focus only on theory, this course offers a balanced mix of theoretical understanding and practical application. Utilizing key resources like Gartner's Magic Quadrant for IT Vendor Risk Management Tools, the course offers unique insights into the IT risk management framework and tools currently leading the industry. Furthermore, we explore the subtle difference between evaluation and assessment, ensuring a well-rounded, nuanced understanding of risk.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center