Introduction to Technology Risk Management

Technology risk management is the disciplined process of identifying, assessing, and treating risks that could disrupt technology services, data, operations, or decision-making. In this introductory lesson, learners build a shared definition of technology risk, understand why it matters to modern organizations, and see how it connects to business objectives, resilience, compliance, and trust.

The lesson also introduces the core language used throughout the course: assets, threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, impact, control, and residual risk. By the end, learners should be able to recognize common technology risk sources and explain why a practical framework is needed before choosing tools, controls, or policies.