IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essential Training
This course was beneficial because I have applied to tech-risk consulting positions, and this information will help me reinforce my knowledge regarding tech risk so that I may be prepared for my interview. The course first defines IT Risk Management as “a chance of harm or loss to your computers, the data on them, or the service they provide.” It covers important material such as the Risk Management Process which includes:
- identification of assets, threats and vulnerabilities
- assessment of risks
- prioritization of risks
- risk treatment
Although it may sound simple, this process defines a clear process of identifying and treating potential risks. Many companies that do not place IT risk and cybersecurity at the forefront have suffered sizable monetary losses. It is especially important to be knowledgeable in this area as a tech-risk consultant because you do not want to place your client in a precarious financial situation. The course also covers the different types of IT risks, such as: general IT threats—hardware or software failure, power loss, data corruption— and criminal IT threats—ransomware, spam, fraud, and password attacks.