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Chief Risk Officer

A Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a C-level executive responsible for evaluating and mitigating enterprise risk.

Most common technical skills for Chief Risk Officer 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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Cybersecurity
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Information systems
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Computer science
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Continuous improvement process
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Business strategies
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Auditing
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Process improvement

Gain the technical skills needed to advance your career

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.
AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment
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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.
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Book

ITAF, 4th Edition | Digital | English

Get the guidance and techniques that will lend consistency and effectiveness to your audits. The new 4th edition of ITAF outlines standards and best practices aligned with the sequence of the audit process (risk assessment, planning and field work) to guide you in assessing the operational effectiveness of an enterprise and in ensuring compliance.
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.
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Certificate

Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate

The Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate validates your foundational knowledge of digital trust and the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework.
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COBIT

COBIT: a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.

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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