Security Training : NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF) Foundation

The one-day LRS NIST Cybersecurity Foundation course is designed for anyone in an organization who needs to understand the basics of cybersecurity, the components of the NIST CSF, and how the NIST CSF aligns to risk management. Security, IT, risk management, policy makers, and other business professionals who have responsibility for aspects of business or technical security can benefit from this course.

Includes NIST Framework certification exam and continuing education credits, such as PDUs and CEUs. Candidates receive a certificate for a passing score and a skills-gap document after completing their exam.

Security Training Course Audience

This course is a great fit for anyone with an interest in or responsibility for the survival of the business. This includes IT, C level personnel, compliance, legal, auditing, human resources, etc.

Security Training Prerequisites

Basic computing skills and security knowledge will be helpful.

Security Training Course duration

1 day

Security Training Course outline

MODULE 1: COURSE INTRODUCTION

Provides the student with information relative to the course, conduct of the course in the virtual classroom, and course materials.

MODULE 2: THE BASICS OF CYBERSECURITY

What is cybersecurity?
Types of attackers
Vulnerabilities
Exploits
Threats
Controls
Frameworks
Risk-Based Cybersecurity

MODULE 3: A HOLISTIC STUDY OF THE NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK

History
- EO 13636
- Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
- EO 13800
Uses and Benefits of the Framework
Attributes of the Framework
Framework Component Introduction
- Framework Core
- Framework Profiles
- Framework Implementation Tiers

MODULE 4: CYBERSECURITY ACTIVITIES: THE FRAMEWORK CORE

Purpose of the Core
Core Functions, Categories, and Subcategories
Informative References

MODULE 5: RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS: FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION TIERS

Purpose of the Tiers
The Four Tiers
Components of the Tiers
Compare and contrast the NIST Cybersecurity Framework with the NIST Risk Management Framework

MODULE 6: CURRENT AND DESIRED OUTCOMES: FRAMEWORK PROFILES

Purpose of the Profiles
The Two Profiles
Interrelationships between the Framework Components

MODULE 7: A PRIMER ON THE SEVEN STEP FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

Prioritize and Scope
Orient
Create a Current Profile
Conduct a Risk Assessment
Create a Target Profile
Determine, Analyze, and Prioritize Gaps
Implement Action Plan

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