Competency
Getting started with NIST
This competency offers essential insights into NIST standards, covering foundational NIST principles and frameworks. It ensures proficiency in navigating NIST and managing CUI requirements effectively.
5 Trainers | 4 Modules | 100% Positive Reviews (24 reviews) | 104 Lessons (4h 15m)
5 Trainers
About
Course Overview:
This comprehensive course introduces participants to NIST standards, including its cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices for securing information systems. Through real-world case studies, participants will learn to integrate NIST compliance measures into their cybersecurity programs.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of NIST standards and their applications
- Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171
- Best practices for integrating NIST frameworks into security programs
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for:
- Cybersecurity professionals and IT security managers
- Compliance officers and auditors
- Risk management specialists
- Government contractors handling CUI
- Business leaders ensuring compliance with NIST standards
What You'll Get:
- A certification of completion
- Practical knowledge of NIST frameworks and compliance strategies
- Access to a global community of cybersecurity professionals
- Hands-on experience with NIST security controls
- Access to course materials in multiple languages
Module 1
NIST Essentials
- Introduction to NIST Standards
- Key Components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Understanding Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls)
- Accessing and Utilizing NIST Resources
- Take the Practice Quiz (8 Questions)
Module 2
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Defining CUI and Its Security Requirements
- Managing and Protecting CUI in Compliance with NIST
- Security Protocols for Handling Sensitive Data
- Case Studies: Successful CUI Management
Module 3
CUI Configuration Management (Part I)
- Best Practices for CUI Security Configuration
- Implementing Security Baselines for CUI Systems
- Risk Assessment and Security Audits for CUI Compliance
- Security Testing and Validation for NIST Compliance
Module 4
CUI Configuration Management (Part II)
- Advanced Security Measures for Protecting CUI
- Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response for NIST Compliance
- Compliance Auditing and Risk Reporting
- Future Trends in NIST Compliance and Cybersecurity
Specialization · 4 modules
4 Modules
100% Positive Reviews (24 reviews)
104 Lessons (4h 15m)
3,011 Students
Languages Available: Spanish, English, German, French
Exam
Certificate upon completion of the course
Tags
NIST
CUI
Cybersecurity
Information Security
Information Security Management
ISO/IEC 27001
NIST Framework
NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-171
NIST Compliance
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
About the Trainer
Graeme Parker
Cybersecurity and Information Security Expert
Meet Graeme Parker, a Security, Technology, Risk, and Compliance professional with vast experience in high-profile private and public sector roles. Graeme excels in implementing information risk management solutions and developing security architectures and programs. Graeme has led projects for standards like ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, and HMG Accreditation. Graeme has conducted risk assessments, led security initiatives, and managed due diligence for outsourcing contracts. His experience spans financial services, government, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Graeme is also a certified trainer with PECB, delivering courses globally on ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 42001, CISSP, CISM, and CISA exam prep. Graeme has international experience in the UK, USA, Canada, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, and more. Graeme thrives in dynamic environments, advancing cybersecurity practices globally.
