ICA, ICTTF partner on new cyber-risk offering | Article

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The global cost of cyber-crime is projected to double from 2015 figures, reaching $6 trillion annually by 2021, and worldwide spending on cyber-security is estimated to hit $133.7 billion in 2022. The worldwide coronavirus outbreak has exacerbated the threat as organizations are faced with the challenge of keeping as many business-critical functions running as possible while maintaining adequate security.

The new 8-week online program from the ICTTF, which is suitable for managers in either the first or second line of defense, covers a range of topics from identification of cyber-risks to risk management options. The course has been designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need in order to protect the digital assets of their organization and support the efforts of, or lead the implementation of, a cyber-risk framework. Professionals can now enroll in the “Certified Cyber Risk Officer” course, which commences June 4, 2020.

“We know that our members are contending with many new challenges right now, and managing the increasing risk of cyber-crime while so many employees are working from home is one of these challenges,” said ICA…

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