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ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Exam Guide

By : Shobhit Mehta
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Book Image

ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Exam Guide

5 (1)
By: Shobhit Mehta

Overview of this book

For beginners and experienced IT risk professionals alike, acing the ISACA CRISC exam is no mean feat, and the application of this advanced skillset in your daily work poses a challenge. The ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Certification Guide is a comprehensive guide to CRISC certification and beyond that’ll help you to approach these daunting challenges with its step-by-step coverage of all aspects of the exam content and develop a highly sought-after skillset in the process. This book is divided into six sections, with 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 practice quizzes 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.
Table of Contents (28 chapters)
1
Part 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance and CRISC
4
Part 2: Organizational Governance, Three Lines of Defense, and Ethical Risk Management
8
Part 3: IT Risk Assessment, Threat Management, and Risk Analysis
13
Part 4: Risk Response, Reporting, Monitoring, and Ownership
18
Part 5: Information Technology, Security, and Privacy
23
Part 6: Practice Quizzes
24
Chapter 18: Practice Quiz – Part 1
25
Chapter 19: Practice Quiz – Part 2

Review questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of log aggregation in an organization?
    1. To identify and analyze important events and potential incidents
    2. To synchronize the clocks of different systems for accurate logging
    3. To eliminate the need for logging across multiple systems
    4. To provide a centralized database for log storage
  2. Which of the following is a commonly used tool for log aggregation and analysis?
    1. SIEM system
    2. Vulnerability assessment tool
    3. Penetration testing tool
    4. Heat map generator
  3. What is the role of KRIs in risk monitoring?
    1. To predict risks that may breach predefined thresholds
    2. To measure the effectiveness of controls
    3. To indicate weaknesses in control implementation
    4. To assess control performance against goals
  4. Which format of risk reporting is known for its flexibility in combining qualitative and quantitative metrics?
    1. Executive summary
    2. Heat map
    3. Scorecard
    4. Dashboard
  5. What are the key characteristics of a SMART metric for selecting key indicators?
    1. Specific, Measurable, Attainable...