Overview
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.
Skills Covered
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- 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
Who Should Attend
This training course is intended for:
- Executives or directors responsible for overseeing cybersecurity initiatives within their organizations
- System administrators and network engineers seeking a deeper understanding of security controls and risk management processes to adhere to NIST security standards
- Professionals involved in the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs
- Consultants and advisors who provide cybersecurity and compliance services, ensuring they stay up to date with the latest NIST frameworks and best practices
- Digital forensics and cybercrime investigators who need to understand the technical and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity frameworks to investigate and respond to security incidents comprehensively
- Individuals working in cybersecurity or information security who aim to enhance their understanding of NIST guidelines and develop practical skills in managing cybersecurity risks
Course Curriculum
Course Modules
Exam & Certification
The “Certified NIST Cybersecurity Consultant” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of cybersecurity
- Domain 2: Planning an organizational strategy in cybersecurity
- Domain 3: Implementing a cybersecurity program and security controls
- Domain 4: Cybersecurity incident management
- Domain 5: Cybersecurity incident response
