• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Laws and regulations impose stringent cyber security requirements on all US Government organizations. By employing the standards-based risk management process defined by NIST and described in this course, you are able to establish and maintain a security posture that can protect your organization from unacceptable losses.

Learning Objectives

  • Implement a standards-based, proven methodology for assessing and managing the risks to your organization's information infrastructure
  • Apply Operational Risk Management (ORM) to information systems
  • Institute actionable security mechanisms with measurable results
  • Select security controls that satisfy FISMA, OMB and Agency requirements
  • Maintain an acceptable security posture over the system life cycle

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.