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Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls™ (CRISC®) Review Course

March 17 @ 9:00 am - March 19 @ 5:00 pm EDT

GWDC Member $550, Non-GWDC Member $800

The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 3-day virtual 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.

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.

Registration closes on March 16 @ 3 pm.

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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 chapter event policy for discount details.

 

Course Overview

March 17 – 19

The course will be held on March 17 – 19 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Add this event to your calendar using the Add to Calendar link at the bottom of the page.

 

Virtual Event

The course will be held using Teams.

Prior to the event, participants must install the Team app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Teams or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.

GWDC Member Fee – $550

The fee for GWDC Members is $550 for the course.
The fee for all other registrants is $800 for the course.

To become a member and take advantage of the member rate for our events, among other benefits, join ISACA and select the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter as your local chapter.

 

Earn up to 21 CPEs

Attendees can earn up to 21 CPEs for this event.

Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Teams polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits. The GWDC will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.

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Agenda

Day 1

Introduction

Governance (Domain 1)

Day 2

IT Risk Assessment (Domain 2)

Risk Response and Reporting (Domain 3)

Day 3

Information Technology and Security (Domain 4)

Practice Tests

 

Course Materials and Exam Resources

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. 

 

Instructor

Jim Wiggins

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

Jim has over 28 years of direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 23 years focused on information systems security. He has an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses aimed at federal and government contracting clients.

Today, Jim is the Founder and Principal of Securible, LLC. Securible is an information security service provider offering cyber training programs to organizations of all sizes. At Securible, Jim has taught IT security certification courses such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Ethical Hacking, RMF, Security+, and other courses requested by Securible’s clients. Currently, he provides education and training support for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More information on Securible can be found at: http://www.securible.com.

Jim is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI offers a role-based IT security certification program targeted at the federal workforce. More information on FITSI can be found at: http://www.fitsi.org.

Additionally, Jim is the Founder and Executive Director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on cyber education and serves as the philanthropic sister organization of the Federal IT Security Institute. The FITSI Foundation operates the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA). More information on the FITSI Foundation can be found at: https://www.fitsifoundation.org.

In 2020, Jim launched a TV show on cybersecurity called “Cybersecurity Today,” which can be viewed in the Washington, DC area. Episodes can also be streamed online at the following website: http://www.cybersecuritytoday.org.

In 2019, FCW named Jim to the “Federal 100” for his tireless efforts to promote cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.

In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) named him “Educator of the Year” for the impact he continues to make on the federal workforce.

Jim holds the following IA/IT security certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M.

 

More Information on CISM

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 CRISC and Exam Registration

 

Event Questions and Policies

Registration Questions

If you have any registration questions about this event, please contact us by completing the Registration Contact Form linked below.

Registration Questions

 

CPE Questions

If you have CPE questions after the event has concluded, please contact us by completing the CPE contact form linked below.

CPE Questions

 

Cancellation and Refunds

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

Complaints

The GWDC welcomes your comments, complaints, suggestions, questions, and other feedback concerning our website information and services.
All complaints should be submitted through the Registration Contact Form.

 

CPE Information

Earn up to 21 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter 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 for the full event and respond to polling questions to receive full CPE credit.

 

CPE-Related Details

  • Learning Objective: After completing the course, students will be prepared to sit for the CRISC exam.
  • 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:
March 17 @ 9:00 am EDT
End:
March 19 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Cost:
GWDC Member $550, Non-GWDC Member $800
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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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