CRISC
ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
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Overview
What is CRISC?
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control is the leading certification in IT risk management and is considered the gold standard for professionals at the intersection of IT risk and enterprise governance. CRISC complements CISM and CISA in the ISACA portfolio and is particularly highly valued in regulated industries (banking, insurance, healthcare). The certification was substantially revised in 2025: The new exam content emphasizes Risk Response and Reporting with 32% weighting. CRISC's strength is its direct applicability in GRC roles and strong market penetration; its weakness lies in its broad abstraction, which does not reflect technically deep skills. In career terms, CRISC is a strong signal for risk-focused leadership roles.
Quick facts
Key details
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
3 years experience in IT risk management and IS control. Min. 1 year in Domain 1 or 2.
Exam format
150 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours, proctored via PSI. Passing score: 450/800.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. 20 CPE hours/year (min. 120 over 3 years) + annual AMF (45 USD Member / 85 USD Non-Member).
Classification
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
Mapping from NIST NICE Framework SP 800-181, status 2025. NIST source ↗
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