• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

The Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) full program provides a CSF fundamentals overview and then expands on the central tenet of the Framework, which is effective risk management. In this course, participants will have the opportunity to apply the Cybersecurity Framework Core functions, categories, subcategories and information references, and to select controls among the information references. Training includes an overview of information security and risk management with Cybersecurity Framework policies and relevant publications. The program addresses the CSF life cycle which involves the following steps: Step 1: Prioritize and Scope Step 2: Orient Step 3: Create a current profile Step 4: Conduct a risk assessment Step 5: Create a target profile Step 6: Determine, analyze and prioritize gaps Step 7: Implement action plan Additional attention will be given to key topics such as supply chain risk management (SCRM) and primary Cybersecurity Framework related guidance.

Learning Objectives

To provide students with the knowledge necessary to implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework at their organization.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.