Course Contents
1. NIST Cybersecurity Framework Overview
- Framework Overview
- Informative References Overview
- Core Functions & Categories
- Implementation Tiers
- Framework Profile
- Establishing or improving a cybersecurity program
Introduction to the Case Study
2. Identify Function
- Asset Management
- Business Environment
- Governance
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management Strategy
- Supply Chain Risk Management
Case Study Exercise 1 – Apply the concepts learnt in the Identify Function
3. Protect Function
- Identity Management, Authentication and Access Control
- Awareness and Training
- Data Security
- Information Protection Processes and Procedures
- Maintenance
- Protective Technology
Case Study Exercise 2 – Apply the concepts learnt in the Protect Function
4. Detect Function
- Anomalies and Events
- Security Continuous Monitoring
- Detection Processes
Case Study Exercise 3 – Apply the concepts learnt in the Detect Function
5. Respond Function
- Response Planning
- Communications
- Analysis
- Mitigation
- Improvements
Case Study Exercise 4 – Apply the concepts learnt in the Respond Function
6. Recover Function
- Recovery Planning
- Improvements
- Communications
Case Study Exercise 5 – Apply the concepts learnt in the Recover Function
7. Case Study
- Practical Workshop
- As a group, select an appropriate workshop
- Systematically work through the steps in the framework
- Select informative references from ISO27002, PCI DSS, ISM or other resources
- Last hour of the day
- Each group to present their respective report
- Issue mock exam for delegates to practice overnight
8. Review and Exam
- Mock exam – instructor will go through the mock exam with delegates and explain each question and answer
- This will be followed by a review and summary session
- Final Exam (2 hours)
Fees
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner® (5 days)
- Live Virtual Training $3650 + gst
- Face-to-Face Training $4150 + gst
**10% Discount for AISA members.
You must quote your membership number in the comments section and select the Pay By Invoice option during the online registration process.
Course fees include:
- High Quality Course presentation
- ALC comprehensive course workbook
- Certificate exam at end of Day 5
Live Virtual Training – Participants of the NIST cyber security framework certification will sit the exam online during the course. The exams are invigilated live by the ALC trainer and supporting staff. The online exam is run via the exam portal Test Invite and accessed via a web browser.
Face-to-Face Training – Participants will be provided with a paper-based exam which is completed whilst at the course in the same venue of the course itself.
Exam Format
The exam is two hours in duration using multiple choice questions and answers. In order to achieve a pass, delegates must attain a score of at least 65%.
Course Recognition
Upon successful completion of the final exam and attendance of the course, delegates will be issued with an ALC branded certificate, a statement of Professional Development hours and an invitation to accept an online digital badge for your LinkedIn profile. View more about the digital badge here.