NIST Cybersecurity Foundation
Understand the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Self-Study
- Exam
- Included
- Certification
- PECB
About this course
This PECB NIST Cybersecurity Foundation training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and its application to managing cybersecurity risk. You will learn about the Framework Core functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover — and how organizations use them to assess and improve their cybersecurity posture. The course is aligned with PECB's official NIST Cybersecurity curriculum and prepares you for the PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Foundation exam.
Learning objectives
- Understand the structure and functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Learn how to use the Framework to assess cybersecurity posture
- Identify NIST publications that support the Framework (SP 800-53, SP 800-171, etc.)
- Successfully pass the PECB Certified NIST Cybersecurity Foundation exam
Target audience
- Cybersecurity professionals beginning their NIST journey
- IT and risk professionals working in regulated sectors
- Individuals seeking foundational knowledge of US cybersecurity standards
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundation-level course.