Your Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

About this course

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is one of the most widely adopted standards for managing cybersecurity risk across industries. Whether you’re a beginner in cybersecurity or an experienced professional looking to strengthen your expertise, this course will give you a step-by-step guide to understanding, implementing, and applying the NIST CSF in real-world scenarios.Through interactive lessons, industry examples, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity threats. By the end of this course, you’ll not only know the theory but also understand how leading organizations apply the NIST CSF in environments like the AWS Cloud and the healthcare industry.What You’ll LearnSection 1: Introduction to NIST CSFWhat is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and why it matters.Benefits of adopting NIST CSF for compliance, risk management, and business resilience.Section 2: Cybersecurity Key TerminologiesCore concepts: assets, threats, vulnerabilities, risk, impact, and likelihood.How to connect Risk Management Framework (RMF) with NIST CSF.Section 3: Components OverviewDeep dive into NIST CSF components.The 5 Core Functions of the framework.Understanding Implementation Tiers and Framework Profiles.Section 4: The 5 Core Functions in ActionIdentify critical assets and risks.Protect with layered controls.Detect suspicious activity.Respond effective

Course objectives

• provide a clear understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• train professionals to apply cybersecurity practices effectively
• enhance compliance and risk management skills using NIST CSF