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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management (CIRM)

Knowledge and understanding of information risk management principles and techniques
A practical understanding of how to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, business impact analyses and risk assessments
A practical understanding of the use of information classification schemes

Overview

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This certificate covers the range of concepts, approaches and techniques used in information management. It promotes a hands-on approach to information risk management, using current standards and enabling learners to make immediate use of the module content in their own context.

The course also provides a practical understanding of: how to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, business impact analyses and risk assessments; the principles of controls and risk treatment; the use of information classification schemes; and how to present the results in a format which will form the basis of a business case for a risk treatment plan.

Learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical application of these concepts by undertaking a scenario-based online assessment.