logo
Live instructor-led learningLearn with an experienced trainer and ask questions in real time.
Flexible delivery optionsChoose scheduled virtual or classroom dates that work for your team.
Onsite for three or moreAsk about a private delivery tailored to your organisation.
Course information

Cybersecurity managment course content

View course overview
Upcoming classes

Choose a country and city to view dates

Course content

What you will learn

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 functionsIdentify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover to effectively enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture.

Audience

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.

Skills Gained

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

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity.


Outline

Day 1: Introduction to NIST cybersecurity standards and principles

Day 2: Risk management strategy and supply chain risk management

Day 3: Selecting security controls, awareness and training, and continuous monitoring

Day 4: Cybersecurity incident management

Day 5: Certification exam

Is 100,191,310 Certified NIST Cybersecurity Consultant right for me?

This course is for learners who want structured, expert-led training in cybersecurity with practical workplace outcomes.

What will I learn on 100,191,310 Certified NIST Cybersecurity Consultant?

You will build practical cybersecurity skills, understand key concepts and apply the course outcomes in real workplace scenarios.

Talk to an expert

Thinking about Onsite?

If you need training for 3 or more people, you should ask us about onsite training. Putting aside the obvious location benefit, content can be customised to better meet your business objectives and more can be covered than in a public classroom. It's a cost-effective option. One-to-one training can be delivered too, at reasonable rates.

Submit an enquiry from any page on this site and let us know you are interested in the requirements box, or simply mention it when we contact you.

All $ prices are in USD unless it’s a NZ or AU date

SPVC = Self Paced Virtual Class

LVC = Live Virtual Class

Please note: All courses are available as Live Virtual Classes

Trusted by over 1/2 million students in 15 countries

Our clients have included prestigious national organisations such as Oxford University Press, multi-national private corporations such as JP Morgan and HSBC, as well as public sector institutions such as the Department of Defence and the Department of Health.