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CRISC Spring 2022 Review Course

April 23, 2022 @ 9:00 am - May 7, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EDT

GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800

The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 3-day review course for the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls™ (CRISC®).  This review course will provide practical advice on preparing for the CRISC exam and specific instruction regarding the job practice areas addressed by CRISC as defined by ISACA® Global. The dates of this course are three (3) consecutive Saturdays: April 23  and 30, May  7th from 9 am to 5 pm eastern.

Please register by April 20, 2022.

Register today!

 

Who Should Attend?

This event is intended for anyone sitting for the CRISC Exam. Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.

 

CRISC Exam Information

The CRISC exam will be offered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).

Registration for the CRISC exam is administered by ISACA®, not the GWDC. Registering for this review course does not register you for the exam.

» Details on the Certification and Exam Registration

 

Re-take Discount

Students who take this GWDC review class and do not pass the corresponding Exam are eligible for a one-time 50% discount on the next review class offered by the GWDC for the exam. Please read the full policy for discount details.

»  Discount Details

COURSE DETAILS AND PREPARATION

Agenda

Day 1

Introduction

IT Risk Identification (Domain 1)

Day 2

IT Risk Assessment (Domain 2)

Risk Response and Mitigation (Domain 3)

Day 3

Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting (Domain 4)

Practice Tests

 

Materials Provided During the Course

Participants receive a Study Guide to help them prepare for the CRISC exam. The Study Guide contains a presentation, a case study, and 20 quiz questions for each domain in the official CRISC Review Manual. The Study Guide contains additional material such as suggested study approach, exam taking tips, list of "must know" vocabulary terms, and other suggested readings to aid participants in their exam preparation.

 

Study Materials

The instructor highly recommends that students purchase the CRISC Review Manual and the CRISC Review Questions, Answers, and Explanations Database - 12 Month. Below are the study materials available for purchase from the ISACA Bookstore:

CRISC Review Manual

CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual

CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanation Database - 12 month subscription

**It is highly recommended to order these at the earliest opportunity to avoid any possible delays in their availability for the start of the program.

 

Additional Study Resources

Candidates should review the Exam Candidate Guide and other resources on the ISACA CRISC page as part of their study program. 

Meet the Instructor

Jim Wiggins Instructor for the ISACA GWDC CRISC Spring Review 2020

Jim Wiggins

CISSP-ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, CAP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M

Jim has over 23 years direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 18 years focused on information systems security. He has an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses targeted at federal and government contracting clients. 

Jim is the founder and executive director of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)6, non-profit organization that provides a role-based IT security certification program targeted at the federal workforce. Jim is also the executive director of the FITSI Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 public charity that runs the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA).

Currently, as a contractor, Jim provides education and training support for the Federal Network Resilience Division at DHS and its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.

In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) named him "Educator of the Year" for the impact he continues to make in the federal workforce. In 2019, Federal Computer Week (FCW) Named Jim to the "Federal 100" for his work to tirelessly promote cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.

Additional Details

Specific Instructions:

  • Group Internet-Based. Zoom link delivered prior to the start of the course.
  • Prior to the event, participants must install the Zoom app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Zoom or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
  • Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits.
  • ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.

If ISACA GWDC cancels the event, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible through email at the email address provided during registration. Full refunds will be provided.

 

Complaint Policy:

The GWDC welcomes your comments, complaints, suggestions, questions, and other feedback concerning our website information and services. All complaints should be directed to the Associate Director of Registrations at registrations@isaca-gwdc.org.

CPE Information

Earn up to 21 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

 

CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey:

CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present the full day and respond to polling questions to receive full CPE credit.

 

CPE-Related Details:

  • Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
  • Program Knowledge Level: Basic
  • Delivery Method:  Group Internet based
  • Field of Study:  Information Technology - Technical

 

Details

Start:
April 23, 2022 @ 9:00 am EDT
End:
May 7, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Cost:
GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800
Website:
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Venue

Virtual Event

Organizer

Clifton Persaud (Certifications Program and Special Assistance Requests)
Email
certifications@isaca-gwdc.org

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