All Episodes
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Episode 1: Welcome to the CRISC Certification: Exam Overview, Benefits, and Career Opportunities
Kick off your CRISC Prepcast journey with a comprehensive introduction to the certification, its purpose, and why it holds such value in the world of IT risk managemen...
Episode 2: Understanding ISACA and Key Resources for CRISC Exam Preparation
In this episode, you'll get to know ISACA—the organization behind CRISC—and the most valuable resources they provide to help you prepare. We cover the ISACA exam guide...
Episode 3: Proven Strategies for Passing the CRISC Exam on Your First Attempt
Success on the CRISC exam doesn't just depend on what you know—it also depends on how you study. This episode breaks down proven strategies from successful test-takers...
Episode 4: Critical Exam Tips, Test-taking Strategies, and Common Pitfalls
Knowing the material is only half the battle. This episode prepares you for the test-taking experience itself with practical advice on time management, question analys...
Episode 5: Final Review: Summary of Key Concepts Across All CRISC Domains
Before you dive deep into the domains, this episode offers a high-level walkthrough of all four CRISC domains and their major subtopics. It helps you mentally map out ...
Episode 6: Exam-Day Preparation: What to Expect and How to Prepare Mentally
You’ve studied the material—now it’s time to get ready for test day itself. In this episode, we’ll guide you through the CRISC exam experience from start to finish: ch...
Episode 7: Final CRISC Comprehensive Review – Domains 1 & 2
This high-impact review episode brings together the most important concepts, frameworks, and risk principles from Domains 1 (Governance) and 2 (IT Risk Assessment). We...
Episode 8: Final CRISC Comprehensive Review – Domains 3 & 4
In this review session, we summarize key takeaways from Domain 3 (Risk Response and Reporting) and Domain 4 (Information Technology and Security). We’ll focus on criti...
Episode 9: Final CRISC Exam Readiness and Last-Minute Preparation Tips
As you approach exam day, this episode helps you shift from studying mode into execution mode. Learn how to organize your final review, where to focus your energy in t...
Episode 10: CRISC Domain 1 Overview: Governance Fundamentals and Framework
This episode introduces Domain 1, focusing on governance as the cornerstone of enterprise risk management. You’ll explore how business strategy, organizational structu...
Episode 11: Organizational Strategy, Goals, and Objectives
A strong understanding of organizational strategy is essential for aligning IT risk practices with business goals. In this episode, we break down how business objectiv...
Episode 12: Organizational Structure, Roles, and Responsibilities
CRISC candidates must know how governance structures define authority and accountability in managing IT risk. This episode explores how organizations are structured to...
Episode 13: Organizational Culture
Culture drives behavior, and behavior drives risk. In this episode, we explore how organizational culture affects risk acceptance, communication, and compliance. You'l...
Episode 14: Policies and Standards
Policies and standards form the foundation of governance and are key enablers of risk control. This episode breaks down the difference between policies, standards, pro...
Episode 15: Business Processes
Risk doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it exists within processes. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify and evaluate business processes in relation to risk scenarios....
Episode 16: Organizational Assets
Assets are the objects of risk, and this episode gives you the tools to identify, classify, and prioritize them. From information and infrastructure to personnel and f...
Episode 17: Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Management Framework
To pass CRISC, you must be fluent in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) concepts and how formal risk frameworks guide decision-making. This episode covers key frameworks...
Episode 18: Three Lines of Defense Model
One of the most tested models in CRISC, the Three Lines of Defense framework is essential to understand clearly. This episode walks through each line—operational manag...
Episode 19: Risk Profile: Development and Maintenance
Every organization must maintain a clear picture of its risk exposure—and that picture is the risk profile. In this episode, we explain how risk profiles are developed...
Episode 20: Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance: Definitions and Applications
Understanding risk appetite and tolerance is vital for ensuring alignment between risk responses and business strategy. This episode clarifies these concepts, highligh...