Description

• Introduction to NIST v2 cybersecurity standards
• Overview of NIST’s role in cybersecurity governance
• Structure and purpose of key NIST publications
• Benefits of implementing NIST standards in organisational security
• Risk management strategy and supply chain risk management
• NIST Risk Management Framework phases and application
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks
• Integrating risk management into business strategy
• Implementing security controls and building awareness
• Selecting and applying security and privacy controls from NIST SP 800-53
• Establishing effective training and awareness programmes
• Continuous monitoring techniques to maintain security posture
• Cybersecurity incident management
• Incident detection, reporting, and escalation procedures
• Coordinating response teams and resources
• Post-incident recovery and lessons learned
• Certification exam preparation
• Practice quizzes aligned with the PECB exam format
• Review of key concepts, frameworks, and processes
• Exams and assessments
• The course includes the PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Consultant exam voucher. Certification and examination fees are included in the course price. Candidates who fail their first attempt are eligible for a free retake within 12 months if the initial attempt was completed after attending the course with an authorised partner.
• Hands-on learning
• Learners will engage with:
• Practical exercises using real-world cybersecurity scenarios
• Guided workshops to build a System Security Plan
• Interactive quizzes to reinforce understanding of exam topics
• Peer discussions to share insights and best practices

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• A fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and principles
• Familiarity with basic risk management concepts
• Awareness of common cybersecurity threats and mitigation approache

Audience