NIST Cybersecurity Professional

Course Description

The PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Professional training course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for cybersecurity compliance and resilience, based on NIST publications. The course covers key NIST publications, including NIST SP 800-12 for information security fundamentals and best practices, NIST SP 800-53 for implementing security and privacy controls for information systems and organizations, and NIST SP 800-171 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems. The training course also covers the NIST Risk Management Framework, guiding participants through the strategic management of cybersecurity risks. Additionally, participants learn about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework's core functions -- Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover -- to effectively enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture. Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes. Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

Who Should Attend

• Executives or directors responsible for overseeing cybersecurity initiatives within their organizations
• System administrators and network engineers seeking deeper understanding of security controls and NIST standards
• Professionals involved in the development and implementation of cybersecurity programs
• Professionals and advisors who provide cybersecurity and compliance services
• Digital forensics and cybercrime investigators who need to understand cybersecurity frameworks