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CIMA P3 · Strategic Level

D. Cyber risk

This syllabus section covers cyber risk management within organisational risk frameworks, including cybersecurity threats, governance procedures, and control mechanisms essential for protecting digital assets. Learners develop competence in identifying cyber vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and establishing business continuity practices aligned with strategic risk management objectives.

  • 12 lessons
  • 3 modules
  • 1.8h of video
  • ~25% of the exam
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What you'll learn

By the end of D. Cyber risk.

  • Identify cybersecurity threats and explain how they impact organisational risk profiles
  • Describe cybersecurity governance frameworks and their role in establishing effective control environments
  • Analyse cybersecurity risks and evaluate appropriate control mechanisms to mitigate exposure
  • Apply cybersecurity tools and techniques to address web application attacks and hacking vulnerabilities
  • Explain cyber risk reporting frameworks and their application in strategic decision-making
  • Evaluate business continuity practices within a comprehensive cyber risk management context

The lessons

12 lessons, module by module.

Cybersecurity threats

4 lessons
  1. 1 Cybersecurity threats and objectives 8m
  2. 2 Cybersecurity characteristics of organisations 7m
  3. 3 Cybersecurity risks 12m
  4. 4 Web application attacks and hacking 11m

Cybersecurity processes

5 lessons
  1. 1 Cybersecurity governance procedures 10m
  2. 2 Cybersecurity controls - part 1 13m
  3. 3 Cybersecurity controls - part 2 8m
  4. 4 Centralised management of cybersecurity 11m
  5. 5 Centralised monitoring of cybersecurity 6m

Cybersecurity tools, techniques and reporting

3 lessons
  1. 1 Cybersecurity tools and techniques - part 1 9m
  2. 2 Cybersecurity tools and techniques - part 2 8m
  3. 3 Cyber risk reporting frameworks 7m

Questions

About D. Cyber risk.

What does the Cyber Risk section cover?

The Cyber Risk section covers cyber risk management as a component of organisational risk strategy, including the identification and analysis of cybersecurity threats, the establishment of governance frameworks and control mechanisms, and the implementation of tools and techniques to protect digital assets. It emphasises business continuity practices and risk reporting frameworks aligned with strategic objectives.

Is this section important for the P3 exam?

Yes, cyber risk is a significant component of the P3 Strategic Level syllabus. The exam assesses your ability to identify cyber vulnerabilities, evaluate governance and control frameworks, and integrate cyber risk considerations into strategic risk management decisions. Strong understanding of this section is essential for comprehensive exam preparation.

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