NIST-CSF 800-53 Foundation Training

Is this a Certification Course? Yes, this is a certification course. Examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

Delivery Model: Self-Study

Exam Duration: 60 minutes

Retake Exam: Not included

This is a self-study course. 


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Price: US$ 1095 / CAD$ 1575

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The NIST Cybersecurity Professional Foundation Framework course teaches IT, Cybersecurity, and Business Professionals the founcation of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework based on the NIST Special Publication 800-53


This course includes courseware, DVMS publications, and a Certification Badge.


Course Details & Delivery Options


  • Self-Paced Video Learning, 5 Hours
  • One year of access to digital courseware
  • Access to The Fundamentals of Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Publication
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Exam Voucher 
  • Certification Badge




Description & Target Audience


The DVMS® NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundation course introduces IT, Cybersecurity, and Business Professionals to the Fundamentals of a NIST Cybersecurity Framework Digital Value Management Overlay System.


Delivery Formats 


Self-Paced Video Learning, 5 Hours


Objectives & Outcomes


Acquire the fundamental knowledge of how to


  • Identify and Mitigate Cybersecurity and other digital risks
  • Protect organizational digital value, resilience, and trust.
  • Be compliant with government cybersecurity regulatory mandates.

Pre-Requisites 


There are no prerequisites to attend this course.


Body of Knowledge


This course is based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the DVMS Institute’s Fundamentals of Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Publication. This DVMS® NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundation certification training course is accredited by APMG International, assured by NCSC/GCHQ in the UK, and recognized by DHS-CISA in the U.S.


Examination 


DVMS® NIST Cybersecurity Framework Foundation Exam


  • 60-minute Closed-book exam
  • 40 x Multiple choice questions
  • Blooms Level 1 & 2
  • Pass Mark: 60% or 24 marks
  • Paper-based & online availability (including ProctorU)

Student Kit


  • Digital – “Fundamentals of Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework” book.
  • Digital – Student Courseware and Resource Materials
  • Digital – APMG Exam Voucher – issued upon completing the training.
  • Certificate of Completion

 

Price: US$ 1095 / CAD$ 1575

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