Lesson: IT Risk Planning & Controls Summary

In this lesson, dive into the complexities of IT risk management and the crucial safeguards needed to maintain business continuity following a major disruption. Nick Palazzolo, CPA, makes sense of the strategies to keep a business afloat during unanticipated events, emphasizing the significance of distinguishing between hot, warm, and cold sites, and their prevalence in exam materials. He also breaks down the intimidating task of memorizing IT risks, controls, and security terminology, assuring that it's a manageable feat. To cap it off, Nick clarifies the varying roles of preventative, detective, and corrective controls, reinforcing how essential these concepts are for both the exam and real-world application. This lesson is a comprehensive rundown of foundational elements that are integral to the structure of robust IT risk planning and controls.