CERTIFIED
CYBER RISK OFFICER

ONLINE COURSE

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8 Weeks
Plus 1 Week Initial Orientation

8-10 Hours Per Week
Self Paced Entirely Online

Online Academy
Delivered Entirely Online

80 CPD Points
Approved by Various Bodies

Certification
Continual Assessments

Next Course Starts March
Learning Modules Every Thursday

€1,950
(VAT Not Applicable)

*If you are employed in Ireland, you may be eligible for a subsidy for this course.

The CCRO in 2 Mins

The Cyber Risk Officer course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of cyber risk management. The syllabus assumes a non-technical student and covers a range of topics from identification of cyber risks through to risk management options. The course has been designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they require in order to protect the digital assets of their organisation and support the efforts of or lead the implementation of a cyber risk framework.

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This course brings you on a journey and commences with how to analyse the inherent cyber risk of your organisation. That includes areas such as:

Organisational Characteristics
Governance Structure
Technology Structure and Systems
Product / Service Delivery Channels
External Cyber Threats

We then gain an understanding of the current cyber risk status of the organisation holistically by exploring key control areas such as:

Cyber Risk Management and Oversight
Cyber Incident Management and Resilience
Cybersecurity Controls
Threat Intelligence and Collaboration
External Dependency – Vendor / Partner Risk

There is a focus on CRQ (Cyber Risk Quantification), meangingful metrics and how to support and develop a cyber strategy that supports your ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) program and business strategy. Security standards, legal and compliance requirements are addressed throughout the material. By the end of the course you will have gained the appropriate knowledge to build, implement or support a risk management framework for your organisation.

The course syllabus has been specifically designed to be collaborative and bring together business leaders of various disciplines within an organisation. They are the key stakeholders in designing, implementing or supporting the cyber risk management program of an organisation. Key cyber risk management stakeholders include:

C-Suite
CISO/CSO/CIO or CRO
Head of IT/Security
CCO Chief Compliance Officer
Cyber Security/Risk/Compliance Teams
Legal
Procurement
Head of Business Units
Technology Leaders / Project Managers
Management Professionals / Team Leaders
Digital Consultants

IDEAL TRAINING COURSE FOR

Cyber Risk Leader
Develop and Implement Strategy

Gaining Recognition
Cyber Risk Management Specialist

Cyber Security and Risk Teams
Collaborate and Support Enterprise

The course is delivered over 8 weeks and preceded with an orientation module. Every Thursday a new module is added to the course. During the orientation module you will be introduced to your online teaching and technical support network and gain an understanding of the interface and tools. During the orientation phase you complete your student profile and gain an understanding of key milestones and how your assessments are calculated. Training material comprises of rich interactive media such as videos, infographics, activities and course notes. There are many opportunities for collaborative learning via the discussion forums and you can leverage the portal to connect to other students around the world. During the course you can reference the case study example outlined in Module 1 or reference your own organisation. During the course students will develop a cyber strategy as part of their assessment, this can be based on their own organisation, the case study or a fictitious entity

Head Tutor
Subject Expert

Course Manager
One to One Student Support

Technical Support
Available to Solve Tech Issues

Social Learning
Student Network Collaboration

Extended Network of Material
Recommended External Material

Subtitles/CC
Core Module Videos Have Captions

MODULE 1

UNDERSTANDING CYBER RISKS AND A LITTLE TECHNOLOGY

We explore the cyber threat landscape and gain an understanding of the key threat actors, their motivations and techniques. We review a number of high profile cyber attacks with a view to understanding why they were attacked and what could have been done to prevent the breach. We outline a key “Case Study” example that is referenced through the rest of the course.

Module 1

Explore the cyber threat landscape
Cyber Threat Actors and Motivators
Categories of Cyber Threats
Underground Economy of Cybercrime
Crimeware and Examples
Cyber Warfare and Geopolitics
Attacks on Critical National Infrastructure including the Financial Sector
The Dark Web from Money Laundering to CaaS (Crime as a Service)
Anatomy of a Cyber Attack
Cyber Terrorism
Conclusion – We all Play a Part in Protecting Society from Cyber Threats
Case Study Video: The Cyber Attack on the US 2016 Elections – What We Can Learn

Video Tutorial: 01:11:00

Video Case Study: 00:42:12

Casebook: 85 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:11:00
Video Case Study: 00:42:12
Casebook: 85 Pages

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MODULE 2

CYBER STRATEGY – THE BUSINESS CASE

We outline the importance and the anatomy of a cyber strategy. How a cyber risk framework operates and how it integrates with the organisation. Understand the differences between standards, policies, procedures, legal and regulatory controls. We outline how to identify the business value chain of an organisation and the importance of business systems, assets and entities that support that channel.

Module 2

Outline the importance and the anatomy of a cyber strategy.
Principles of Cyber Security
Understanding Documents and Types
Asset VS Data VS Document VS Information Classification
Cyber Strategy Defined
Risk Management
Cyber Risk and the Board
Cyber DNA – Business Value Chain
Cyber Strategy Requirements
Regulatory, Legal and Business Drivers
Understanding Risk Language
Risk Management Options
Inherent Cyber Risk
Meaningful Metrics
Aligning Cyber Strategy with Business Strategy
The Cyber Strategy Challenge
Anatomy of a Cyber Strategy for Celtic Bank (Fictitious Global Bank)
Developing a Maturity Roadmap
Characteristics of a Cyber Assessment
Case Study Video: Cyber Risk Management in the Aviation Sector

Video Tutorial: 01:35:03

Video Case Study: 00:35:25

Casebook: 98 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:35:03
Video Case Study: 00:35:25
Casebook: 98 Pages

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MODULE 3

CRQ – CYBER RISK QUANTIFICATION AND METRICS

We explore the traditional cyber metrics organisations leverage in relation to cyber security and risk and discuss “Meaningful Metrics” that empower the business. Calculating inherent cyber risk, residual cyber risk and aligning those metrics with business objectives. Informing and supporting the business with KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and KRI’s (Key Risk Indicators). Leveraging those metrics to develop appropriate maturity roadmaps and report and alert the business.

Module 3

Understanding Risk and CRQ Cyber Risk Quantification
Quantitative vs Qualitative Risk
KRI Key Risk Indicators vs KPI’s Key Performance Indicators
Assessing Risk with Formulas
Risk Leverage – Cost Benefit Analysis
Examples of Real-Life Scenarios
Benefits of Measuring Cyber Risk
Understanding “Techie Metrics”
Vulnerability Scans – Understanding Reports
Environmental Scores – Relating it to Your Organisation
Establishing Metrics
Aligning Cyber Metrics to Business Strategy
Identifying What is Important to the Business
Measuring Inherent Risk
Measuring Maturity
Aligning with Guidance from FFIEC Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
Metrics and the Cyber DNA of Your Business Model
Geopolitics and Influential Factors
Getting Started with Metrics and Empowering the Business
Case Study Video: Bank Heist – Stealing $45m from a Bank

Video Tutorial: 01:16:40

Video Case Study: 00:14:27

Casebook: 81 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:16:40 Video Case Study: 00:14:27 Casebook: 81 Pages

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MODULE 4

CYBER LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

The role of leadership, the governance structure and supporting processes are outlined. The challenge of resourcing, attracting new and developing in-house talent. Establishing a culture of loyalty and business protection. Identifying gaps in leadership and supporting a meritocracy based on talent and ability. Converging the physical security efforts with cyber to deliver a holistic program of protection for your organisation.

Module 4

Understanding Cyber Culture
The Role of Leadership
Policy and Trust
Converging Security Worlds
CISO Function Responsibilities
Attracting Talent
Understanding CISO and Cyber Leader Grades
Effective Cyber Security Training
Mentoring
Effective Communication
Trust Signals
Trust in Today’s World – Financial Sector
The Role of Compliance
Learning by Example – Lessons Learnt
HFT – High Frequency Trading and Geopolitics
Living in the Age of Accelerated Trust – Algorithms
Evolution of Trust – The “Trust Stack”
The Recipe – Components of a Cyber Risk Culture
Baking it In – Developing an Appropriate Cyber Risk Culture
Case Study Video: Cyber Insiders

Video Tutorial: 01:42:00

Video Case Study: 00:32:00

Casebook: 93 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:42:00 Video Case Study: 00:32:00 Casebook: 93 Pages

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MODULE 5

CYBER RISK AND THE LAW

Understanding the complex myriad of cyber related laws, regulations and business requirements is a challenge. In this module, we outline International landscape of key laws and regulations including GDPR and the NIS Directive. Developing an approach to understanding how to identify what is relevant and may impact your current or future business model. We outline key approaches to identifying the nexus of control requirements and driving efficiency by aligning business, legal and regulatory drivers with business drivers.

Module 5

Computer Misuse Legislation
Cyber Strategy Requirements and Legal Components
Transatlantic Cyber Security
Budapest Convention of Cybercrime
Directors Responsibility
Impact of Brexit
Polices, Acts, Laws and Regulations
Types of Legal Systems
Trade Secret Law
Employee and Contractor Privacy Challenges
Due Care and Due Diligence
Liabilities and Ramifications
Ethics and Moral Compass
The Compliance Cog
Different Jurisdictions
California vs Ohio – Notice of Security Breach Regulation
NY Department of Financial Services – Cyber Security Regulations
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
GLBA Gramm Leach-Bliley Act
FISMA Federal Information Security Management Act
EU GDPR
Cyber Security Laws in Emerging Economies
Non-Regulatory: PCI DSS Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
ISO27001 Information Security Management System
NIS Directive – EU Operators of Essential Services
NIST Cyber Security Framework
G7 Cyber Fundamentals
The Cyber Legal Challenge
How to Mitigate
Mandatory Breach Notification
Case Study Video: Cyber Ethics

Video Tutorial: 01:11:00

Video Case Study: 00:42:12

Casebook: 85 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:29:14 Video Case Study: 00:34:23 Casebook: 101 Pages

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MODULE 6

CYBER RESILIENCE AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

We outline the minimum expectations of regulators when it comes to establishing cyber resilience. Understanding preventative, detective and responsive controls. Best practices in aligning business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response with a program of cyber resilience. We outline the appropriate response to a breach. We focus on key aspects such as detection, communication and containment. We leverage the case study to outline the key aspects and learning points such as proactive strategies to detect an incident and containment strategies to mitigate the impact.

Module 6

The Reality – Cyber Attacks are Inevitable
Cyber Resilience Defined
Understanding the Components of Incident Response and Cyber Resilience
Cyber Intelligence
Understanding Incident Response Management
10 Steps to Incident Response Management
Prevention – Assessments and Risk Management
Planning – Documentation – IR Teams and Communication Plans
Preparation – Reporting Mechanisms – Documentation – Testing
Detection – Identification – Tools – Analysis – Categorization – Documentation
Analysis – Situational Awareness – Categorization – Documentation
Containment – Stopping the Spread – Evidence – Forensics
Communication – Key Stakeholders – Internal – External
Eradication – Root Cause Identification – Verification
Recovery – Testing – Monitoring
Post Incident Analysis – Lessons Learned – Improvement Feedback Loop
Case Study Video: Covid 19 Impact – Cyber Resilience

Video Tutorial: 01:41:59

Video Case Study: 00:44:26

Casebook: 126 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:41:59 Video Case Study: 00:44:26 Casebook: 126 Pages

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MODULE 7

THIRD PARTY CYBER RISK – VENDORS AND REMOTE WORKERS

Every business is comprised of a business value chain. That is the various “links” or parts of the business that support the delivery of a particular service or channel. These links are often provided by third party partners, vendors or remote workers. We explore, how to identify, analyse, manage and report the associated risk to the business. The impact of the paradigm shift in the legal landscape including GDPR and how that factors into your approach.

Module 7

Understanding the Supply Chain
C-SCRM Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management
Business Value Chain and Business Strategy
Supply Chain Risks – Interconnectedness and Interdependencies
Understanding Digital Assets
Traditional Approach – Broken Process and Not Appropriate
Analyzing Your Business Value Chain
Key Risk Indicators – Understanding Metrics
Aggregated Risk Across the Supply Chain
Key Principles
Assets – The Importance
KYS – Know Your Supplier
Risk Assessing Third Parties
Communicating with Suppliers and Business Partners
Define Minimum Standards
Supplier Contracts
Meeting the Challenge and Criteria in the Chain
Spread the Word – Collective Responsibility
Reporting – Defining the Process
Assurance – Right to Audit – Evidence – KPI’s
Improve – Continuous Journey
Build Trust – Partner – Shared Mission
Review Real-Life Examples of Attacks in the Supply Chain
Remote Workers – WFH – The Risk Reality – Steps to Take
Legal and Compliance Exposure of the Supply Chain
Risk Team and Procurement
Case Study Video: Supply Chain Attack – TalkTalk

Video Tutorial: 01:21:36

Video Case Study: 01:11:40

Casebook: 115 Pages

Video Tutorial: 01:21:36 Video Case Study: 01:11:40 Casebook: 115 Pages

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MODULE 8

PUTTING IT TOGETHER – DEVELOP A CYBER RISK STRATEGY

In this module, we outline how to put everything you have learned together. Students leverage the case study or their own organisations to develop a complete cyber risk strategy. Dissecting the Cyber DNA of the business, establishing key metrics and a maturity roadmap. Aligning with the business strategy and establishing a board level reporting process. Developing processes to measure and manage the implementation of the cyber risk strategy and report the RoI to the business.

Module 8

Putting it Together – Case Study Celtic Bank
Cyber Strategy
Business Value Chain
Cyber DNA
Cyber Requirement Drivers – Legal – Business – Regulatory
Risk Matrix
SMART Metrics
Status Check: Performing a Cyber Assessment of Framework
NIST CSF Cyber Security Framework
Context and Benefits of NIST CSF
Framework Core – Anatomy of NIST CSF
Informative References
Identify
Protect
Detect
Respond
Recover
Implementation Tiers
Tier 1 – Partial
Tier 2 – Risk Informed
Tier 3 – Repeatable
Tier 4 – Adaptive
Current State vs Target State
Coordination of Implementation
Lifecycle of Digital Transformation
Establishing a Cyber Risk Program
Prioritize and Scope
Orient and Contextualize
Current Status – Create a Profile
Conducting a Risk Assessment
Create a Target Profile
Determine, Analyze and Prioritize Gaps
Implement Action Plan
Communicating with Stakeholders
Financial Services Profile – Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council
Case Study Video: Cyber Evil – Why We Must Work Together to Defeat Cyber Threats

Video Tutorial: 01:12:17

Video Case Study: 01:02:40

Casebook: 107 Pages

Video Tutorial:01:12:17 Video Case Study:01:02:40 Casebook:107 Pages

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Paul C Dwyer – President of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force

Paul has been certified an industry professional by the International Information Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) and the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and selected for the IT Governance Expert Panel.
Paul is an honorary fellow of the ICS Irish Computer Society, approved by the National Crime Faculty and the HTCN High Tech Crime Network.
Paul has worked extensively around the world and his diverse career spans more than 25 years working with military, law enforcement, and the commercial sector. His roles have included:

President of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force
Co Chairman of the UK NCA National Crime Agency Industry Group
Advisor to NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office)
Advisor to NATO on Countering Hybrid Cyber Threats
Advisor to UK Defence Committee DEFCOM in Parliament
Deputy Chair – Organised Crime Task Force Industry Group – NI
Interim Global CISO for numerous multi national organisations
Advisor to numerous governments and intelligence agencies

A prolific contributor to the industry and media, Paul is a professional public speaker and industry evangelist. He has also authored a number of industry works including a book aimed at boards of director entitled – “The Art of Cyber Risk Oversight”.
As an industry networker Paul is a member of a number of distinct groups including the IoD (Institute of Directors), IIEA (Institute of International and European Affairs) and the IRM (Institute of Risk Management).
As an accomplished serial entrepreneur he has successfully built a number of security practices in the UK & Ireland and in 2016 was identified by Business and Finance as one of Ireland’s Top 100 CEOs.
Paul started his career as a technical networking specialist, he then specialised, trained and qualified in a number of disciplines including but not limited to ethical hacking, forensics, international management systems, risk management, business continuity, international governance frameworks, financial service regulations, cyber laws and project management.

Paul is a native of Dublin, Ireland, lives there with his wife, daughter and Bernese mountain dog children

Paul C Dwyer CEO - BIO

“An eye opening course bringing to life exactly what a CISO is and maybe more importantly what is isn’t. Many lightbulb moments that will help refocus how to better align security with the business, and what it takes to be successful.” Mark Conabeare – CISO Debenhams

“An eye opener giving a global picture backed up with real world examples, Great Knowledge.” Shane O’Reilly – Head of IT – Total Produce

“Quality course content explained in easy to connect real life situations. Highly knowledgeable professionals in the world of cyber and reality.” Gerard Clear – Head of IT – Cabot Financial

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Testimonials

Jennifer O’Brien
Lead in Group Internal Audit, Bank of Ireland

Dr Vince Hughes
Director, Crime Stoppers International

Stephen McCormack
Head of IT, Maxol

Audrey Barrett
Data Protection Officer, SIPTU

Richard Atterbury

"I would highly recommend the Certified Cyber Risk Officer course. It provides a good overview of the issues and risks associated with cyber security, without assuming a detailed technical knowledge. I have found the course to be very engaging, structured and well taught."

Richard Atterbury

Head of Cyber, Compliance - Barclays Bank PLC

Dr Vince Hughes

"Over my long career, I have experienced many courses from the perspective of a participant and a lecturer. I can honestly say the Certified Cyber Risk Officer stands as one of the best I have experienced. It is obvious the course has been developed by experts and has been designed primarily around the student, the content and the delivery. While the course is indeed intense, it is by no means overwhelming. Considering the subject matter, the ability to make the course easily digestible is a massive achievement and credit to the team involved. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to understand and demystify the cyber world in which we now operate."

Dr Vince Hughes

CEO, Director - Crime Stoppers International & Crime Stoppers Australia

Keith Baxter

"A wealth of knowledge has been gained from the course.

Enjoyable and perfectly paced with some great real world insights."

Keith Baxter

CIO - Anthony Nicholas Group

Samantha Moolman

"I thought this course would be too technical for me not being in IT, but it is very well paced. The learning materials are easy to follow and concise and the forum collaboration and support is great. The course ties in so many factors across the business from board level to teams that give you a really well rounded approach to cyber security and you can see each week how you can apply this in your everyday roles. Highly recommended!!"

Samantha Moolman

Compliance Director, MLRO & DPO at SHH Operations

Audrey Barrett

This is truly an excellent course. The content is well planned and executed, with continuous reinforcement of important themes and teaching methods. The tutors knowledge and experience are invaluable. The interaction with other students proved valuable on aspects of the course and in the broader cyber risk landscape.

Audrey Barrett

DPO - SIPTU

Stephen McCormack

This is an excellent course full of information and relevant material for any organization. I have recently completed a Masters in Cyber Security and I would say this CCRO course has been more practical and useful in my day to day role. I would safely say the Head Tutor Paul C Dwyer knows everything there is to know about managing Cyber Risk in todays business environment.

Stephen McCormack

Head of IT - Maxol

Ayana Moore

"I really enjoyed the course. The format of delivery is via video as well as notes for those who prefer to read. Taking the different ways that people learn is appreciated. The information and examples referenced is relevant and current, which is important since the threats and tactics used is ever evolving. Would definitely recommend!"

Ayana Moore

Manager Monitoring and Testing

Neil Clark

"I work in the field of financial crime, mostly anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and fraud. Increasingly, cyber crime is impinging on every aspect of my work and consequently I really need to be well acquainted with the pertinent issues. This inspiring course is exactly what I have been looking for and is provides me with the kind of foundation that I can put into practice."

Neil Clark

Director - ABC Intelligence Ltd.

Mark Taylor

"We all know Cyber Security is important but do we genuinely understand the relevance to our role? The course is ideal for senior managers and those sitting on risks committees. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to take an active part in discussions concerning cyber risk and equip you to provide effective input into a subject which goes beyond tech."

Mark Taylor

Product Director - ICA

Chuck Georgo

"If you are the CEO of a company or organization that relies on information and communications technology to deliver your products and services, then you must appoint someone in your C-suite to serve as your Cyber Risk Officer and this is the course you must have them complete; you will sleep more soundly if you do."

Chuck Georgo

Executive Director - NOWHERETOHIDE.ORG

Pritesh Patel

"I have thoroughly enjoyed learning on this course. The content provided on this course is very informative using different methods such as videos and live ILT sessions. The tutor has been a great support throughout and provided great guidance."

Pritesh Patel

Network Specialist - Canada Life

Tristan Caley

"The CCRO course is an immersive 8 week learning experience. The material is expertly delivered by Paul C Dwyer and his team taking you on a journey that gives you a detailed understanding of the potential cyber threats to the business, the metrics to measure them and the tools to communicating the risks and control in the boardroom."

Tristan Caley

Manager - Financial Services

Simon Rafferty

"I'm finding the course fascinating and really well paced, I was a bit concerned about fitting in the course around my role but with the lectures being online and recorded if you can't make the slot its ideal. Would recommend to anyone interested in a Cyber Risk role."

Simon Rafferty

Financial Crime Analyst - MotoNovo Finance

Michel Schumacher

"I attended the course out of personal interest, without working in this particular area. It required some effort and dedication to get into the matter, but it was easily doable, due to the comprehensive course materials and the webinars. I learned a lot in this short amount of time."

Michel Schumacher

Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Manager - HSBC

FAQ's

Step One: Apply for Enrolment and Pay the Course Fees.

The application process commences as soon as you enrol and pay for the course online. The CCRO online course includes continual evaluation of your performance and competency via online exams, written assignments and ILT sessions. The CCRS course is based on only module related online exams.

If you meet all the certification requirements which includes the adoption of the ICTTF Code of Ethics and successful performance on the required curriculum and competency evaluation, you will be certified and entitled to all of the rights and privileges associated with the designation. You need to recertify every three years.

Certification is by the board of the ICTTF International Cyber Threat Task Force and accredited by the ICA International Compliance Association.

A Cyber Risk Officer is an individual with the knowledge, skills and experience to develop, implement or support a cyber security, risk and/or privacy program at an organization. It is often a secondary role to a primary role such as CISO or CCO. Aspiring CISO’s and other business leaders often become certified cyber risk officers in order to augment and/or validate their background for new challenges and roles, including board levels positions such as NxD’s.

There is a Global IT security skills shortages and it has now surpassed four million according to a recent industry survey. The number of unfilled positions now stands at 4.07 million professionals, up from 2.93 million this time last year. This includes 561,000 in North America and a staggering 2.6 million shortfall in APAC. The shortage of skilled workers in the industry in Europe has soared by more than 100% over the same period, from 142,000 to 291,000.

The global security workforce needs to increase by a staggering 145% to cope with a surge in hiring demand. In Europe, this has come particularly in smaller companies with one-99 employees, as well as those with over 500 employees.In the report, over half (51%) of cybersecurity professionals said their organisation is at moderate or extreme risk due to staff shortages.

The ICTTF – CCRO (Certified Cyber Risk Officer) course is delivered entirely online with a combination of live ILT (Instructor Led Training) sessions with the Head Tutor, recorded videos, downloadable case books and interactive material.

Course Overview

This is an eight week course prefaced by an “Orientation Module”.

Orientation Module

Overview: Introduction outlining the features of the online campus portal. Students get an opportunity to complete their online student profiles. Introductions to key support contacts.

Format: Video, PDF

Following the orientation module, each module becomes available on the Thursday morning of each week at 08:00 (Local Time – Dublin, Ireland).

Each module is comprised of the following materials:

Reading Material (Case books and References in PDF Format)
Video (Covering the Module Topic)
1 Hour Live ILT session with Head Tutor (Live every second week at 13:00 and available recorded
Case Study: Video
Online Assessment/Exam
*Assignment (Written assignments are due by following Wed 12:00)

*There is a written assignment as part of the first 7 modules.

The structure of all educational modules (1-8) are very similar.

For the CCRO course, it is advised for the student to make an estimated commitment of 8-10 hours per week for each module. These assignments contribute towards the continuous evaluation of students and form part of their overall assessment and scoring.

The pass mark for successful certification on the CCRO course is 80%

Students are continually evaluated during the course.

Each Week There is an Online Module Assessment/ Exam – 8 in Total

For the First 7 Modules – There are also Written Assignments that have to be Submitted Each Week – 7 in Total

Scores are averaged across all 15 (exams + assignments) evaluated areas. The total average score across all assignments and exams is used to determine if a student is successfully certified.

Date:	Time (GMT):	Event:
Mon Mar 22th	08:00	Orientation Module Available
Thu Mar 25th	08:00	Module 1 Available
Mon Mar 29th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Mar 31st	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 1 and Submit Assignment
Thu Apr 1st	08:00	Module 2 Available
Wed Apr 7th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 2 and Submit Assignment
Thu Apr 8th	08:00	Module 3 Available
Mon Apr 12th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Apr 14th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 3 and Submit Assignment
Thu Apr 15th	08:00	Module 4 Available
Wed Apr 21st	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 4 and Submit Assignment
Thu Apr 22nd	08:00	Module 5 Available
Mon Apr 26th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Apr 28th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 5 and Submit Assignment
Thu Apr 29th	08:00	Module 6 Available
Wed May 5th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 6 and Submit Assignment
Thu May 6th	08:00	Module 7 Available
Mon May 10th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed May 12th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 7 and Submit Assignment
Thu May 13th	08:00	Module 8 Available
Wed May 19th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 8 and Final Exam
Course Completed – Results and Certifications Available

Date:	Time (GMT):	Event:
Mon Jun 21st	08:00	Orientation Module Available
Thu Jun 24th	08:00	Module 1 Available
Mon Jun 28th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Jun 30th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 1 and Submit Assignment
Thu Jul 1st	08:00	Module 2 Available
Wed Jul 7th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 2 and Submit Assignment
Thu Jul 8th	08:00	Module 3 Available
Mon Jul 12th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Jul 14th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 3 and Submit Assignment
Thu Jul 15th	08:00	Module 4 Available
Wed Jul 21st	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 4 and Submit Assignment
Thu Jul 22nd	08:00	Module 5 Available
Mon Jul 26th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Jul 28th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 5 and Submit Assignment
Thu Jul 29th	08:00	Module 6 Available
Wed Aug 4th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 6 and Submit Assignment
Thu Aug 5th	08:00	Module 7 Available
Mon Aug 9th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Aug 11th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 7 and Submit Assignment
Thu Aug 12th	08:00	Module 8 Available
Wed Aug 18th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 8 and Final Exam
Course Completed – Results and Certifications Available

Date:	Time:	Event:
Mon Sep 13th	08:00	Orientation Module Available
Thu Sep 16th	08:00	Module 1 Available
Mon Sep 20th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Sep 22nd	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 1 and Submit Assignment
Thu Sep 23rd	08:00	Module 2 Available
Wed Sep 29th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 2 and Submit Assignment
Thu Sep 30th	08:00	Module 3 Available
Mon Oct 4th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Oct 6th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 3 and Submit Assignment
Thu Oct 7th	08:00	Module 4 Available
Wed Oct 13th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 4 and Submit Assignment
Thu Oct 14th	08:00	Module 5 Available
Mon Oct 18th	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Oct 20th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 5 and Submit Assignment
Thu Oct 21st	08:00	Module 6 Available
Wed Oct 27th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 6 and Submit Assignment
Thu Oct 28th	08:00	Module 7 Available
Mon Nov 1st	13:00	1 Hour Live ILT Session
Wed Nov 3rd	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 7 and Submit Assignment
Thu Nov 4th	08:00	Module 8 Available
Wed Nov 10th	17:00	Deadline to Complete Module 8 and Final Exam
Course Completed – Results and Certifications Available

Registration	A booking online reserves your place, this does not guarantee your place. Only payment in full of the course fees will guarantee your place. You will be sent a registration email to complete your profile once payment in full has been received.
Course Cancellation	Due to unforeseen circumstances, ICTTF Ltd may be compelled to cancel the course at short notice. In such circumstances, registrants will be entitled to a full refund of their course fee, or the course fee can be credited towards a future course.
Cancellation	Notice of a registrant’s intention to cancel their registration must be made in writing ([email protected] ) to ICTTF Ltd. In such cases, registrants will have the following options: Nominate a replacement to attend in their place. Such notice must be made in writing at least 5 days before the commencement of the course. Defer to a course commencing at a later date. Such notice must be made within 10 days of the commencement of the course and is subject to availability. Registrants who fail to attend the course will be charged 100% of the full fee.
Substitutions/ Replacements	Where a registrant who has to cancel nominates a suitable replacement to attend in their place, no cancellation penalty will be incurred. The suitable replacement must meet the Entry Requirements for the course.
Fees	Participants wishing to transfer to a later date will be billed a 10% administration fee plus any increase in the price of the course.
Changes to course	ICTTF reserves the right to change course content, structure, lecturers and dates

	CCRO	CCRS
8 Modules	YES	YES
Weekly Exams	YES	YES
Assignements	YES	NO
Live Sessions	YES	NO
Access to Head Tutor	YES	YES
Bonus Material	YES	NO
Duration	8 weeks	90 days
Cost	€1,950.00	€800.00 (Plus Vat)

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Richard Atterbury

Dr Vince Hughes

Keith Baxter

Samantha Moolman

Audrey Barrett

Stephen McCormack

Ayana Moore

Neil Clark

Mark Taylor

Chuck Georgo

Pritesh Patel

Tristan Caley

Simon Rafferty

Michel Schumacher

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