In this course, students will learn the basics about risks and controls with a focus on those related to Information Technology. Students will learn about the different responses to IT risks, explore different IT risk management frameworks and tools, and practice communicating IT risks and mitigations to different stakeholders at an organization.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Introduction to risks and controls
- Responses to risks
- Inherent and residual risk
- Introduction to IT and cybersecurity Risk
- IT risk management frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, COBIT and COSO
- Risk mitigation plans and controls
- IT governance and risk management
- Third party and supply chain risk management
- Risk communication and reporting
- IT risk management tools and technologies
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12165 |
January 9, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.