NIST Cybersecurity Professional

Why should you attend?

Organizations today face increasing cybersecurity threats and growing regulatory pressure. NIST publications such as NIST SP 800-12, NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provide structured guidance to address these challenges.

This training will help you to:

• Understand the structure and purpose of key NIST cybersecurity publications

• Implement security controls aligned with NIST standards

• Apply risk management techniques to improve organizational resilience

• Develop cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives

• Build and maintain effective cybersecurity programs

• Prepare for the PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Professional certification exam

Through practical guidance and structured learning, participants gain the expertise needed to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats effectively.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for:

• Executives or directors responsible for cybersecurity initiatives

• System administrators and network engineers working with security controls and risk management

• Professionals involved in designing or implementing cybersecurity programs

• Consultants and advisors providing cybersecurity and compliance services

• Digital forensics and cybercrime investigators

• Cybersecurity and information security professionals seeking deeper knowledge of NIST frameworks

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of cybersecurity

• Support compliance with key NIST publications such as NIST 800-12, 800-53, RMF, 800-171, and the NIST CSF

• Assess and recommend security controls aligned with NIST guidelines

• Apply cybersecurity risk management and incident management strategies

• Guide organizations in designing and improving cybersecurity programs

Course agenda (5 Days)

Day 1 – Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Standards and Principles
Understand the role of NIST in cybersecurity, organizational context, policies, and governance structures.

Day 2 – Risk Management Strategy and Supply Chain Risk Management
Learn how to manage cybersecurity risks, conduct risk assessments, and address supply chain risks.

Day 3 – Security Controls, Awareness, and Continuous Monitoring
Focus on selecting appropriate security controls, security awareness, and monitoring practices.

Day 4 – Cybersecurity Incident Management
Develop skills for incident analysis, response, mitigation, recovery, and reporting.

Day 5 – Certification Exam

Examination

The PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Professional exam evaluates participants across key cybersecurity domains, including cybersecurity principles, organizational strategy, security control management, and incident response.

Certification

After passing the exam, participants may apply for the PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Professional credential based on their professional experience and cybersecurity program involvement.

General information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the course price

• Participants receive comprehensive training materials with practical exercises and examples

• A course completion certificate worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits is issued

• Candidates who do not pass the first exam attempt may retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

Course structure, objectives, and certification information are based on the official training materials.