• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course is designed to introduce an organization's Board of Directors, Senior Executives, and Executive Committee members to the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This course avoids the technical jargon and focuses on providing the appropriate level of information and guidance for the top echelon of an organization's leadership.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the threats to the defense industrial base (DIB) that are driving the need for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program as well as its structure. This half-day course is designed for the most senior levels of an organization, including board members.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning and Policy

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.