Course Details

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The NIST CSF is a widely recognized, voluntary framework that helps organizations of all sizes and sectors improve their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats. This program equips participants with a systematic understanding of the framework's core functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, with the new Govern function in CSF 2.0), its implementation tiers, and how to create organizational profiles. Participants will gain deep insights into assessing their current cybersecurity posture, identifying gaps, prioritizing investments, and developing a roadmap for continuous improvement, all crucial for managing cyber risk effectively and demonstrating a commitment to robust cybersecurity.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Training Course  is designed for IT professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, risk managers, and business leaders who need to understand and apply the NIST CSF to enhance their organization's cybersecurity resilience. It provides a practical, outcome-driven approach to cybersecurity, enabling participants to leverage a common language for discussing and managing cybersecurity risks across technical and non-technical stakeholders, thereby fostering a unified and effective defense against evolving cyber threats.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in cybersecurity, IT management, risk management, and compliance who wish to implement or leverage the NIST CSF, including:

• Cybersecurity Managers and Analysts.
• IT Directors and System Administrators.
• Risk Management Professionals.
• Compliance Officers.
• Business Leaders seeking cybersecurity oversight.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Apply the Core Functions (Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) to organizational cybersecurity.
• Evaluate and utilize Implementation Tiers to assess organizational maturity.
• Develop Current and Target Profiles to guide cybersecurity improvements.
• Integrate the NIST CSF into an organization's overall risk management strategy.

MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

• Define the NIST CSF and its purpose in managing cybersecurity risk.
• Understand the voluntary nature and broad applicability of the framework.
• Discuss the benefits of adopting the NIST CSF for organizations.
• Explore the history and evolution of the CSF, including CSF 2.0 changes.
• Examine how the CSF integrates with existing security programs.

Module 2: The Framework Core: Govern Function

• Understand the new Govern Function (in CSF 2.0) and its overarching importance.
• Discuss establishing cybersecurity risk management strategy and expectations.
• Explore defining roles, responsibilities, and authorities for cybersecurity.
• Examine aligning cybersecurity with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
• Learn about cybersecurity supply chain risk management within governance.

Module 3: The Framework Core: Identify Function

• Understand the purpose of the Identify Function: understanding and managing cybersecurity risks.
• Discuss Asset Management: identifying and managing physical devices, software, and data.
• Explore Business Environment: understanding the organization's mission and its role in the supply chain.
• Examine Governance: defining cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.
• Learn about Risk Assessment and Improvement (identifying opportunities for enhancement).

Module 4: The Framework Core: Protect Function

• Understand the purpose of the Protect Function: implementing safeguards to ensure critical service delivery.
• Discuss Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control.
• Explore Awareness and Training programs for personnel.
• Examine Data Security practices to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Learn about Information Protection Processes and Procedures and Technology Infrastructure Resilience.

Module 5: The Framework Core: Detect Function

• Understand the purpose of the Detect Function: identifying cybersecurity events promptly.
• Discuss Anomalies and Events detection and understanding their potential impact.
• Explore Security Continuous Monitoring capabilities for systems and networks.
• Examine the implementation of Detection Processes.
• Learn about establishing baselines for normal activity to identify deviations.

Module 6: The Framework Core: Respond Function

• Understand the purpose of the Respond Function: taking action regarding a detected cybersecurity incident.
• Discuss Response Planning and developing incident response procedures.
• Explore Communications during and after an event with stakeholders.
• Examine Analysis activities, including forensic analysis and impact determination.
• Learn about Mitigation activities to prevent expansion and resolve incidents.

Module 7: The Framework Core: Recover Function

• Understand the purpose of the Recover Function: maintaining plans for resilience and restoring impaired services.
• Discuss Recovery Planning and business continuity/disaster recovery.
• Explore Improvements identified during the recovery process.
• Examine Communications during recovery to internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn about ensuring timely restoration to normal operations to reduce impact.

Module 8: Implementation Tiers, Profiles, and CSF Application

• Understand the Implementation Tiers (Partial, Risk Informed, Repeatable, Adaptive) and how to determine an organization's current and target tiers.
• Discuss the concept of Framework Profiles (Current and Target).
• Explore the process of creating profiles to align organizational requirements with CSF outcomes.
• Examine how to conduct a gap analysis between current and target profiles.
• Learn about developing and prioritizing an action plan for cybersecurity improvement based on the CSF.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com