CISSP Hustle and Flow Episode 5: Risk Management Frameworks

In this episode of CISSP Hustle and Flow, we dive deep into the essential world of Risk Management, one of the most critical topics in Domain 1 of the CISSP exam. Remember, this is all coming from the perspective of someone still studying to pass—so I’m essentially studying out loud as I guide us through the key concepts that I’m learning myself.

We cover everything from identifying and assessing risks to understanding the key frameworks you'll encounter both on the exam and in the real world, like NIST RMF, ISO/IEC 27005, COBIT, SABSA, and PCI DSS. We’ll also look at how organizations implement preventive, detective, and corrective controls and the importance of continuous monitoring and control assessments.

If you’re gearing up for the CISSP or just trying to level up your understanding of risk management concepts, this episode is packed with actionable insights from someone in the trenches with you. Whether you're studying for the exam or applying these strategies in the workplace, we’ve got you covered with real-world scenarios and a little humor to help you through the grind!

Topics Covered:

Threat and vulnerability identification

Risk analysis, assessment, and treatment

Cybersecurity insurance and risk transfer

Control types and assessments

Continuous monitoring and risk maturity models

Key frameworks: NIST RMF, ISO/IEC 27005, COBIT, and more

Real-world risk management integration