Productive NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Essentials

Course Overview

• Course Title: Productive NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Essentials
• Instructor: Force Academy
• Target Audience:
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • IT managers
  • Compliance officers
  • Organizational leaders
• Prerequisites: None

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Purpose, goals, and structure of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • History and evolution of the framework, including key updates in NIST CSF 2.0
  • Five core Functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
  • Framework Core into Categories and Subcategories, with examples and mappings to standards like ISO 27001 and NIST SP 800-53
  • Role and significance of Implementation Tiers in assessing cybersecurity maturity
  • Creation and use of Framework Profiles for gap analysis and aligning security with business goals
  • Step-by-step guidance on implementing the CSF in any type of organization
  • Integration of CSF with enterprise risk management and governance practices
  • Real-world applications in SMEs, critical infrastructure sectors, and supply chain security
  • Insights into the global adoption of NIST CSF and the future of cybersecurity frameworks
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Understanding and applying the NIST CSF
  • Implementing the five core Functions of CSF
  • Developing Framework Profiles for gap analysis
  • Integrating CSF with risk management and governance practices
  • Applying CSF in various industries and organizational contexts

Course Format

• Duration: 1.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion