Assess and Manage Risk with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Course Overview

Certainly! To ensure that participants can successfully engage with and comprehend the content of the "Assess and Manage Risk with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework" course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and terminology
• Familiarity with general IT and cybersecurity best practices
• Awareness of risk management principles and processes
• Some experience with, or knowledge of, information systems and network security
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, and procedures is beneficial but not mandatory

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation for learners to build upon as they delve into the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related risk management strategies. They are not meant to discourage interested participants but rather to ensure they have a suitable background to maximize their learning experience.

Target Audience for Assess and Manage Risk with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

1. This course offers in-depth training on managing cybersecurity risks using the NIST Framework, suitable for IT professionals handling organizational security.

   
   

2. Target Audience for the "Assess and Manage Risk with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework" Course:

   
   

• IT Security Managers
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Risk Management Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• IT Auditors
• Information Assurance Officers
• Network Administrators with a focus on security
• System Administrators overseeing security protocols
• Government Agency IT Personnel
• Defense Contractors and Suppliers
• Cloud Security Architects
• Federal Information Systems Managers
• Professionals working with FISMA, OMB, or FedRAMP compliance
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Security Consultants and Trainers
• Information Security Policy Writers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Assess and Manage Risk with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This course provides an in-depth understanding of managing cyber risk using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, focusing on assessment, security controls, maintaining security posture, and leveraging FedRAMP for cloud solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the core functions and components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Learn how to assess cybersecurity risks using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Identify and prioritize actions to reduce cybersecurity risks to acceptable levels.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how to select and tailor security controls based on organizational and system requirements.
• Gain knowledge on how to implement security controls to satisfy Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and specific Department/Agency guidelines.
• Master the continuous monitoring strategies required to maintain an acceptable security posture throughout the system life cycle.
• Understand the steps to categorize information systems according to risk levels and the impact on security control selection.
• Learn to develop and manage documentation for system authorization and maintain ongoing authorization through constant monitoring.
• Acquire skills to apply FedRAMP-compliant cloud-based solutions and understand cloud security requirements.
• Prepare to effectively communicate cybersecurity risks and strategies to stakeholders and decision-makers.