NIST cybersecurity framework NIST CSF 2.0

Become a NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Lead Implementer

The Certified NIST CSF 2.0 LI certification certifies your ability to implement the formal structure, governance, and policy of a robust cybersecurity framework following internationally recognized and respected NIST best practices and standards. 

This 3-day CSF 2.0 workshop provides thorough coverage of the Framework, as well as setting out advice on the implementation of cybersecurity initiative. The purpose of the course is to:

• Describe the principles and processes of cybersecurity governance and management;
• Provide thorough coverage of the recommendations of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0;
• Give practical guidance on designing a suitable framework for the organization, and how to leverage ISO 27110 to integrate NIST CSF recommendations into a comprehensive ISO 27001 ISMS;
• Give practical advice on implementing cybersecurity management;
• Prepare you for your NIST CSF certification exam required for Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer professional credentialing.
• Establish a firm program starting point by using the NIST CSF 2.0 to build out the initial cybersecurity management core policy.

Register for a class (in-person or virtual) and get started today!

 Get trained and certified in implementing and managing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

It’s convenient!

Certified Information Security provides the training and credentialing you need to become recognized as an authority in establishing and managing a world-class cybersecurity capability leveraging the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.  You choose the method of delivery: online through our secure website, or in-person at a publicly available course or privately at your facility.  We take care of the rest – from administration, to record keeping, to providing certificates of completion and certification. Try it now for free!

Online students have the additional convenience of taking courses whenever they want without the need to travel or disrupt their busy schedules. Our program allows users to start and stop without losing their place or data.  Learning and certifying expertise has never been so easy!

How to get started - two alternatives 

1. If your employer is paying for your training and certification, we recommend purchasing a complete NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer certification package voucher that includes all required resources, including membership in the CIS Body of Certified Professionals, all required training programs, all recommended practice exams, and the required certification exam. This allows your employer to purchase and pay all of your necessary resources at once, while still giving you flexibility of when to use your training, practice exams, and certification exams later.

1. "Pay-as-you-go" by purchasing your membership in the CIS Body of Certified Professionals, training, recommended practice exams, and the certification exams as you need them. Start by purchasing training, and then purchase practice exams when you are ready. After you complete your practice exams, you then purchase your certification exam.

A breakdown of the costs are as follows: 

1. Required CIS Membership Application Fee & Membership Dues: $100.00 Learn more

2. Required Training

3. Optional Online Practice Exams for exam #CSF101: $75.00 Learn more

4. Required Online Certification Exam #CSF: $100.00 Learn more

To properly implement and manage cybersecurity based on the NIST CSF, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends involving a cross-functional team representing business, operations, security, information technology, and maintenance areas, including those responsible for:

• Organizational Leadership (e.g., Director, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Security Officer)
• Chief Privacy Officer
• Data Protection Officer
• Risk Management (e.g., Enterprise/Operations Risk Manager)
• Chief Audit Executive/Director of Internal Audit
• Chief Compliance Officer & Compliance Managers
• IT Policy and Governance (e.g., Chief Information Security Officer)
• Business Operations (e.g., Operations Manager)
• IT Security Planning and Management (e.g., Director of Information Technology)
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (e.g., BC/DR Manager)
• IT Infrastructure (e.g., Network/System Administrator)
• IT Operations (e.g., Configuration/Change Managers)
• Procurement and Vendor Management (e.g., Contracts and Legal Support Managers)

Course Content Details

1. Framework Core Functions

   • Govern

   • Identify

   • Protect

   • Detect

   • Respond

   • Recover

2. Framework Profiles

3. Risk Communication and Integration

4. Framework Tiers (Cyber Security Risk Management)

5. Converging the CSF Framework into an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

Professional Certification: This course fulfills prerequisite training requirements for the certification exam #CSF101 required for:

Our simple guarantee to you.

Preparing for Certified Information Security's professional certification exam #CSF101 is serious business. This is where we can help. If you first successfully complete:

• All prerequisite course training; and
• All CSF101 online practice exams

Certified Information Security guarantees your success in passing CIS exam #CSF101.

If you do not pass exam #CSF101 on your first attempt after completion of your required course and practice exams, Certified Information Security will allow you to re-test at no additional charge until you successfully pass your certification exam.