The "Burn-Down" Tracker

Master the art of Risk Remediation. We teach you how to visualize the "velocity" of your program, proving to stakeholders that your department isn't just identifying problems, but systematically "self-healing" through a disciplined burn-down of audit findings.

Executive Communication

Risk management is 20% data and 80% communication. Master the 1-3-10 Rule and the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) method to translate complex technical vulnerabilities into clear, high-level narratives that command respect in the boardroom.

Predictive KRI Dashboards

Learn to move beyond lagging indicators (KPIs) and build a Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Barometer. Master the ability to spot "engine temperature" spikes in your vendors—like engineer turnover or financial shifts—months before a service failure occurs.

About the course

The Technology Risk Academy is a masterclass in institutional resilience, specifically engineered for the modern Technology Leader who operates in an era of unprecedented third-party complexity. Far beyond a simple compliance tutorial, this course provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming the vendor liaison role from a reactive function into a high-visibility, strategic asset. By integrating the five pillars of governance—Communication, Metrics, Remediation, Audit Defense, and Operational Cadence—participants will master the sophisticated frameworks required to identify risks before they manifest and defend their decisions with objective data. Whether you are an individual looking to elevate your executive presence or a department leader seeking to instill a "Well Managed" culture, this academy delivers the elite tools and tactical mindsets necessary to protect your organization’s reputation and your own professional legacy.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 94 Lessons

    1. Course Introduction Free preview
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      Vault Assets

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      Module 1 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 1 Introduction

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      Lesson 1: The Safety & Soundness Mindset

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      Quiz: The Safety & Soundness Mindset

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      Lesson 2: Defining the Three Lines

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      Quiz: Defining the Three Lines

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      Lesson 3: Your Role as the "Front Line"

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      Quiz: Your Role as the "Front Line"

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      Lesson 4: The Reporting Heartbeat

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      Quiz: The Reporting Heartbeat

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      Lesson 5: Common 1st-Line Pitfalls

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      Quiz: Common 1st-Line Pitfalls

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      Lesson 6: Module 1 Review & Case Study

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 1 Review

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      Module 1 Survey

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      Module 2 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 2 Introduction

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      Lesson 1: What is a "Material" Risk?

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      Quiz: What is a "Material" Risk?

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      Lesson 2: Risk Triggers in Development

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      Quiz: Risk Triggers in Development

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      Lesson 3: Change Management Controls

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      Quiz: Change Management Controls

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      Lesson 4: Mapping Risks to FFIEC DAM

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      Quiz: Mapping Risks to FFIEC DAM

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      Lesson 5: The Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

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      Quiz: The Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

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      Lesson 6: Module 2 Review & Case Study

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 2 Review

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      Module 2 Survey

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      Module 3 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 3 Introduction

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      Lesson 1: Anatomy of an RCSA

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      Quiz: Anatomy of an RCSA

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      Lesson 2: Writing "Audit-Ready" Controls

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      Quiz: Writing "Audit-Ready" Controls

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      Lesson 3: The Testing Routine

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      Quiz: The Testing Routine

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      Lesson 4: Managing GRC Tools (OpenPages)

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      Quiz: Managing GRC Tools (OpenPages)

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      Lesson 5: Self-Identifying Issues

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      Quiz: Self-Identifying Issues

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      Lesson 6: Module 3 Review & RCSA Workshop

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 3 Review

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      Module 3 Survey

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      Module 4 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 4 Introduction

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      Lesson 1: The FinTech "Liaison" Role

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      Quiz: The FinTech "Liaison" Role

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      Lesson 2: Reviewing SOC 2 Reports

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      Quiz: Reviewing SOC 2 Reports

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      Lesson 3: The "Right to Audit" Clause

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      Quiz: The "Right to Audit" Clause

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      Lesson 4: SLA vs. SLO vs. Risk

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      Quiz: SLA vs. SLO vs. Risk

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      Lesson 5: Partner Incident Escalation

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      Quiz: Partner Incident Escalation

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      Lesson 6: Module 4 Review & Case Study

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 4 Review

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      Module 4 Survey

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      Module 5 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 5 Introduction

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      Lesson 1: The 36-Hour Rule Explained

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      Quiz: The 36-Hour Rule Explained

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      Lesson 2: Defining Business Resilience

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      Quiz: Defining Business Resilience

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      Lesson 3: The Incident Response Handshake

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      Quiz: The Incident Response Handshake

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      Lesson 4: Testing the BCP

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      Quiz: Testing the BCP

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      Lesson 5: Evidence During the Storm

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      Quiz: Evidence During the Storm

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      Lesson 6: Module 5 Review & Case Study

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 5 Review

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      Module 5 Survey

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      Module 6 Workbook and Reflection Guide

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      Module 6 Introduction

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      Quiz: Speaking "Executive"

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      Lesson 2: KRI vs. KPI

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      Quiz: KRI vs. KPI

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      Lesson 3: The "Burn-Down" Dashboard

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      Quiz: The "Burn-Down" Dashboard

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      Lesson 4: The Internal Audit Interview

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      Quiz: The Internal Audit Interview

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      Quiz: Maintaining the "Well Managed" Status

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      Lesson 6: Module 6 Review & Case Study

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      Test Your Knowledge: Module 6 Review

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      Module 6 Survey

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      Final Exam Overview

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      Final Exam

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      Congratulations!

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      Final Survey

What people are saying

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The risk training Tamara created became a requirement for all of the top-level leaders in Technology. It was well put together and she did a great job delivering it. She was the right person for the job.  
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SunTrust

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The risk reporting Tamara created when she joined my team has become a key element to see what's going on throughout my org and a way to help hold my leaders accountable.
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Charles Schwab

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Tamara is incredibly fast and accurate. She consistently out-performs the rest of the team by a mile.
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SunTrust

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Just call Tamara. She can figure it out.
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