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Director of IT Risk Management

A Director of IT Risk Management is a strategic leader within an organization responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risk that could threaten the company's assets, reputation, safety, security, and financial status.

Most common technical skills for Director of IT Risk Management roles

According to market employment data, these are the top technical skills requested by employers:

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Risk management
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Internal auditing
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Risk mitigation
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Auditing
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Mitigation
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Project risk management
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Risk analysis
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Computer science
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Data analysis

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You can rely on ISACA to provide the training, credentials, tools, and resources needed to meet current employer demands and emerging needs not yet widely represented in job descriptions.

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Certification

CRISC—Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

CRISC certification indicates expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing and maintaining information systems controls.
Risk IT Framework, 2nd Edition
Book

Risk IT Framework, 2nd Edition | Digital | English

The Risk IT Framework is designed to assist in developing, implementing or enhancing the practice of risk management by: Connecting the business context with the specific I&T assets.

AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment
Online Course

AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment Course

AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.
CISA Certified Information Systems
Certification

CISA—Certified Information Systems Auditor

Prove your expertise in IS/IT auditing, control and security and be among the most qualified in the industry.
AI Threat Landscape
Online Course

AI Threat Landscape: Attacks, Risk, and Security Measures Online Course

AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.

Machine Learning for Business Enablement Online Course
Online Course

Machine Learning for Business Enablement Online Course

Machine learning is a longstanding subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data.
Certified Information Security Manager
Certification

CISM—Certified Information Security Manager

CISM certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management.
AI Elevate Your Expertise
Online Course

Ethical Perspectives in AI: Implications, Principles, and Social Dynamics Online Course

While AI could have myriad benefits across a variety of industries, there are many ethical considerations that need to be made before implementing an AI-powered resource.

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