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What is risk?
What is risk?
- The probability of something happening
- The result of achieving business goals
- The certainty of an event and its impact
- The likelihood of an event and its impact (correct)
How is risk most often associated?
How is risk most often associated?
- With uncertainties and deviations from expected results (correct)
- With adhering to business objectives
- With achieving expected results
- With controlling assets and threats
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
- The impact of a risk event
- The certainty of a risk event
- The potential of a risk event (correct)
- The control conditions of a risk event
What is the purpose of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What is the purpose of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What is risk defined as?
What is risk defined as?
Which term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?
Which term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?
What type of risk is associated with future business plans and strategies?
What type of risk is associated with future business plans and strategies?
What comprises pressures on an asset class and can be broken down into subcategories such as currency risk and interest-rate risk?
What comprises pressures on an asset class and can be broken down into subcategories such as currency risk and interest-rate risk?
What is the potential that a borrower or creditor will fail to meet financial obligations?
What is the potential that a borrower or creditor will fail to meet financial obligations?
At what level within an enterprise are decisions required to implement actions made?
At what level within an enterprise are decisions required to implement actions made?
According to the ISACA Risk IT Framework, what does risk management involve?
According to the ISACA Risk IT Framework, what does risk management involve?
What is the purpose of audits mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of audits mentioned in the text?
What is the role of business continuity in managing I&T-related risks?
What is the role of business continuity in managing I&T-related risks?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What do policies outline according to the text?
What do policies outline according to the text?
What is the consequence of inadequate business continuity planning?
What is the consequence of inadequate business continuity planning?
What do effective risk management practices shape according to the text?
What do effective risk management practices shape according to the text?
What is the role of controls in responding to risk according to the text?
What is the role of controls in responding to risk according to the text?
What is the focus of operational level IT risk management?
What is the focus of operational level IT risk management?
What is the focus of standards according to the text?
What is the focus of standards according to the text?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves alterations affecting business and technical environments?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves alterations affecting business and technical environments?
Who should proper adherence to policies and standards lead to according to the text?
Who should proper adherence to policies and standards lead to according to the text?
What is the main consequence of an IT system failure for most enterprises?
What is the main consequence of an IT system failure for most enterprises?
Who does the ISACA Risk IT Framework mention as being involved in risk management?
Who does the ISACA Risk IT Framework mention as being involved in risk management?
Which risk management level deals with medium-term goals for program and short-term goals for project delivery?
Which risk management level deals with medium-term goals for program and short-term goals for project delivery?
Who plays a vital role in managing I&T-related risks?
Who plays a vital role in managing I&T-related risks?
What do various authoritative risk management standards and sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What do various authoritative risk management standards and sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What does the I&T risk framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
What does the I&T risk framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves unauthorized access or use of technology and data?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves unauthorized access or use of technology and data?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What is the main focus of I&T Operations and Service Delivery Risk?
What is the main focus of I&T Operations and Service Delivery Risk?
What does I&T Benefit/Value Enablement Risk involve?
What does I&T Benefit/Value Enablement Risk involve?
What do recognized risk management reference sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What do recognized risk management reference sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What is the purpose of a procedure in the context of operations?
What is the purpose of a procedure in the context of operations?
What can result from lack of adherence to standards and procedures?
What can result from lack of adherence to standards and procedures?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment?
What is the purpose of compensating controls?
What is the purpose of compensating controls?
Which type of controls address risk in different ways such as preventive, detective, corrective, or compensating?
Which type of controls address risk in different ways such as preventive, detective, corrective, or compensating?
What do I&T controls within an information system cover?
What do I&T controls within an information system cover?
What do Input, Processing, Output, and Application controls classify as?
What do Input, Processing, Output, and Application controls classify as?
What is the primary function of physical controls?
What is the primary function of physical controls?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What is the role of a detective control?
What is the role of a detective control?
In which section is the use and examples of preventive, detective, corrective, and compensating controls described?
In which section is the use and examples of preventive, detective, corrective, and compensating controls described?
Which type of risk arises from a control not functioning correctly?
Which type of risk arises from a control not functioning correctly?
What is the focus of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What is the focus of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What is the main consequence of an IT system failure for most enterprises?
What is the main consequence of an IT system failure for most enterprises?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What is the primary focus of environmental risk?
What is the primary focus of environmental risk?
Which type of risk is associated with future business plans and strategies?
Which type of risk is associated with future business plans and strategies?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What do preventive controls aim to do?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate business continuity planning?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate business continuity planning?
What term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?
What term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?
Which level within an enterprise deals with day-to-day activities?
Which level within an enterprise deals with day-to-day activities?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What type of I&T-related risk involves unauthorized access or use of technology and data?
What type of I&T-related risk involves unauthorized access or use of technology and data?
What is the role of controls in responding to risk according to the text?
What is the role of controls in responding to risk according to the text?
What comprises pressures on an asset class and subcategories such as currency risk and interest-rate risk?
What comprises pressures on an asset class and subcategories such as currency risk and interest-rate risk?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What is the primary focus of I&T-related risk management at the program level?
What is the primary focus of I&T-related risk management at the program level?
According to recognized risk management reference sources, which framework provides a comprehensive view of I&T-related risk?
According to recognized risk management reference sources, which framework provides a comprehensive view of I&T-related risk?
What is the main consequence of cyber and information security risk?
What is the main consequence of cyber and information security risk?
What is the role of preventive controls in I&T-related risk management?
What is the role of preventive controls in I&T-related risk management?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves alterations affecting business and technical environments?
Which type of I&T-related risk involves alterations affecting business and technical environments?
At what level within an enterprise are decisions required to implement actions made in operational level IT risk management?
At what level within an enterprise are decisions required to implement actions made in operational level IT risk management?
What do various authoritative risk management standards and sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What do various authoritative risk management standards and sources offer for handling I&T-related risk?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What does the I&T risk framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
What does the I&T risk framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
'Which term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?'
'Which term describes a weakness that can be exploited by a threat?'
'What is the main purpose of compensating controls?'
'What is the main purpose of compensating controls?'
'What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?'
'What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?'
According to the ISACA Risk IT Framework, what is the primary function of audits?
According to the ISACA Risk IT Framework, what is the primary function of audits?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What does the three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk include?
What is the focus of standards according to the text?
What is the focus of standards according to the text?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What is the main focus of I&T Operations and Service Delivery Risk?
What is the main focus of I&T Operations and Service Delivery Risk?
What does I&T Benefit/Value Enablement Risk involve?
What does I&T Benefit/Value Enablement Risk involve?
What can result from lack of adherence to standards and procedures?
What can result from lack of adherence to standards and procedures?
What is the potential that a borrower or creditor will fail to meet financial obligations?
What is the potential that a borrower or creditor will fail to meet financial obligations?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment?
What is the purpose of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What is the purpose of the glossaries at the end of the guide?
What does the ISACA Risk IT Framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
What does the ISACA Risk IT Framework provide for understanding and management of I&T-related risk?
Who does the ISACA Risk IT Framework mention as being involved in risk management?
Who does the ISACA Risk IT Framework mention as being involved in risk management?
What is the primary purpose of specific procedures mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of specific procedures mentioned in the text?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment according to the text?
What type of controls rely on technology, devices, or equipment according to the text?
What role do compensating controls play in risk management?
What role do compensating controls play in risk management?
What do I&T controls within an information system cover?
What do I&T controls within an information system cover?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What is the focus of strategic level IT risk management?
What is the primary function of general controls in enterprises?
What is the primary function of general controls in enterprises?
What are preventive controls designed to do in I&T-related risk management?
What are preventive controls designed to do in I&T-related risk management?
Which level within an enterprise requires decisions to implement actions in operational level IT risk management?
Which level within an enterprise requires decisions to implement actions in operational level IT risk management?
What does input, processing, output, and application controls classify as?
What does input, processing, output, and application controls classify as?
What is the main role of physical controls in enterprises?
What is the main role of physical controls in enterprises?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
What does likelihood refer to in the context of risk?
Study Notes
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I&T-related risk is a part of overall business risk and is associated with the use, ownership, operation, involvement, influence, and adoption of I&T within an enterprise.
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Most enterprises depend heavily on their IT systems, making potential consequences of an IT system failure significant.
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IT risk management involves addressing risks at operational, program/project, and strategic levels.
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Operational level focuses on short-term goals for ongoing business service continuity.
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Program and project levels deal with medium-term and short-term goals, respectively, to deliver strategic objectives; risk management includes dealing with issues through program or strategic-level risk policies.
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I&T-related risks include multiple types:
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I&T Benefit/Value Enablement Risk: enabling value or impeding it
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I&T Program and Project Delivery Risk: prone to failure, causing budget/schedule overruns, customer dissatisfaction, or not meeting expectations
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I&T Operations and Service Delivery Risk: impacting enterprise value through poorly performing IT systems and services
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Change Risk: alterations affecting business and technical environments, potentially rendering initially effective controls ineffective
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Cyber and Information Security Risk: involving unauthorized access or use of technology and data
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Various authoritative risk management standards and sources offer best practices for handling I&T-related risk, requiring customization.
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Recognized risk management reference sources include ISACA Risk IT Framework, COSO Enterprise Risk Management, ISO 27005, ISO 31000, IEC 31010, NIST Special Publications, and the OCTAVE Framework.
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An I&T risk framework provides a comprehensive view of I&T-related risk, aiding in understanding and management.
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The ISACA Risk IT Framework, 2nd Edition, helps identify current and emerging I&T-related risks, develop operational capabilities, leverage existing compliance systems, integrate risk beyond technical controls, promote risk awareness, frame risk within business context, and focus risk management resources.
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Risk management is a strategic necessity for enterprises, involving top executives, IT/OT/business managers, risk management professionals, and external stakeholders.
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Business continuity is crucial for preserving critical business functions and minimizing I&T-related risks. Collaboration between incident management and business continuity teams is vital. An inadequate business continuity plan could hinder recovery goals.
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Audits are formal inspections to ensure adherence to standards, verify accuracy of records, and offer management assurance regarding the effectiveness of control frameworks, risk management programs, and compliance efforts.
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Effective risk management shapes the selection and sustenance of controls, and inadequate I&T-related risk management may lead to incorrectly designed, poorly implemented, or improperly operated information security controls.
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A three-tier defense system for managing I&T-related risk includes the first line managing risk and establishing controls, the second line overseeing risk and monitoring controls, and the third line offering independent testing and assurance.
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Controls, composed of processes, policies, procedures, practices, infrastructure, applications, and organizational structures, serve as a means of responding to risk.
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Policies are documents outlining high-level principles for decision-making, empowering risk management, and mandating compliance across departments. Standards, sanctioned by external bodies, provide guidance and authority for enterprise practices.
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Proper adherence to policies and standards ensures better support, cost control, and authority, and may lead to certification. Policies must be effectively communicated and enforced to prevent circumvention or increased liability.
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