The Certified NIST Cybersecurity Consultant training course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for cybersecurity compliance and resilience, based on NIST publications. It covers key NIST publications, including NIST SP 800-12 for information security fundamentals and best practices and NIST SP 800-53 for implementing security and privacy controls for information systems and organizations.
This training course also covers the NIST risk management framework, guiding participants through the strategic management of cybersecurity risks. Additionally, participants can learn about NIST SP 800-171, focusing on protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in nonfederal systems and organizations.
The course introduces the NIST Cybersecurity Framework’s core functions—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover— to effectively enhance an organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Learning Objectives
Discuss fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and how these principles are applied to protect information systems
| Explain key NIST publications, including NIST SP 800-12, NIST SP 800-53, the Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and apply their guidance and requirements
| Implement a process to effectively monitor, assess, and manage security controls based on NIST publications
| Apply structured risk management techniques to identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks
| Develop risk mitigation strategies and implement risk treatment plans that align with NIST’s risk management recommendations, ensuring a balanced approach to risk reduction and resource allocation
| Design a cybersecurity program that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and addresses specific security requirements
Framework Connections
- Cyberspace Intelligence
- Design and Development
- Implementation and Operation
- Oversight and Governance
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):