ISO 42001 AI Lead Implementer Training

Get trained as an expert in assessing and auditing cybersecurity according to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

Assessing the organization’s cybersecurity program against the key capabilities and objectives is the cornerstone of cybersecurity improvement and optimization. Internal and external stakeholders have a vested interest in managing cyber risk, and measuring the organization’s cybersecurity processes, procedures, and controls against desired cybersecurity objectives provides the basis for identifying critical risk exposures and opportunities for improvement. NIST CSF 2.0 now provides 106 desired cybersecurity outcomes/objectives along with 363 implementation
recommendations. In two short days, our certified NIST CSF 2.0 expert will lead you and your team through
a hands-on assessment of these very implementation tasks.

NIST CSF 2.0 Core desired outcomes can also be assessed for maturity of execution

Trying to assess a cybersecurity objective or desired outcome as simply “Incomplete”, “Partially Complete”, or “Complete” does not fully capture how mature the recommended tasks are implemented. Were a given cybersecurity objective and its corresponding implementation tasks well-planned? Were the tasks driven by documented policy? Were the implementation policy and procedures standardized throughout the organization, or do they differ from one department to another? Are metrics used and monitored to identify opportunities for improvement? These are some of the questions we should also consider as we assess every desired outcome and control objective’s level of maturity of execution. Determining Maturity Indicator Levels (MIL) is a critical part of a cybersecurity review, and your instructor will provide the seasoned guidance you and your fellow assessors/auditors need to perform the assessment properly.

Is this NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor training only for auditors? How does it help people who implement and manage cybersecurity? What about people who participate in governing or practicing cybersecurity, but are not part of the specialty cybersecurity team?

This NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor training is NOT just for cybersecurity specialists and auditors! While the foundation level NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer training and certification makes you aware of the 363 tasks NIST recommends for NIST CSF 2.0 implementation, this NIST CSF 2.0 Auditor training takes a deep dive into performing each of these 363 implementation tasks. Accordingly, this program is invaluable to anyone playing a role in governing, managing, or practicing cybersecurity. NIST CSF 2.0 governing, planning, implementation, operational practice, and improvement requires baseline assessments (audits) to determine gaps targeted for improvement. This means CSF 2.0 governors, planners, and implementers perform gap-assessments and audits as part of their normal everyday CSF 2.0 roles and responsibilities.

Become a NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor

The Certified NIST CSF 2.0 LA credential certifies your ability to assess and audit a robust cybersecurity framework following internationally recognized and respected NIST best practices and standards.

• Be equipped with knowledge and skills required to manage, monitor, and improve NIST Cybersecurity Framework policy and program in line with the NIST CSF 2.0 and related stan-dards of best practice;
• Expand your cybersecurity competency; and
• Be prepared to integrate a robust NIST Cybersecurity program into an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).

The purpose of the 2-day course is to:

• Provide thorough coverage of NIST CSF 2.0's 106 Core desired outcomes and 363 recommended tasks;
• Understand how to measure and monitor an organization's cybersecurity risk management maturity tiers;
• Prepare you for your NIST CSF certification exam required for Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor professional credentialing.

Upon completion of this training and certificate program, participants will:

• Be equipped with knowledge and skills required to audit NIST Cybersecurity Framework policy and program in line with the NIST CSF 2.0 and related standards of best practice; and
• Expand your cybersecurity competency.

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

Class details

• Duration: 2 days, 8:30 - 4:30
• CPE Credit: 16
• Professional Certification: This course fulfills all prerequisite training requirements for certification exam #CSF102 for professional certification as Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor.
  • Prerequisite requirement for the NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor credential: The NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor certification is a stacking credential that requires current CIS Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer certification as a prerequisite for Lead Auditor certification eligibility. Getting trained and certified in NIST CSF 2.0 subject matter expertise is highly recommended to make the most of learning how to fully assess and audit NIST CSF 2.0 conformance. Scheduling for the comprehensive 5-day CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor training and certification track is available here.
• Materials included with live instructor-led training:
  • Class manual (complete hard copy of class presentation)
  • Excel template: NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Roles and Responsibilities RACI Matrix & CSF 2.0 Profile Template Tool (USD $500 value)
    
  • 14 days of unlimited access to online practice exams for exam #CSF102
  • 1 attempt for the online certification exam #CSF102
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• Certificate of Achievement included with class: Upon course completion, we will provide you with an online digital achievement certificate for 16 continuing professional education (CPE) credits that can be used to fulfill requirements for maintaining a variety of professional credentials for fraud examination, accounting, auditing, and information security.
• Recommended prerequisite training: None
  
• Catering:
  
  • Morning refreshments and snack for live in-person participants
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon refreshments
• Hotel and/or Travel: Not included

* Access to a soft copy of the NIST CSF 2.0 is provided in class.

This course is provides the skills and knowledge necessary pro professionally monitor, assess, and audit cybersecurity activities and controls recommended by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Participation is recommended 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)

Get trained and certified in auditing and assessing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

1. Assessing Framework Core Function subcategory desired outcomes and recommended implementation examples for CSF's six Core Functions:
   1. Govern
   2. Identify
   3. Protect
   4. Detect
   5. Respond
   6. Recover
2. Assessing CSF 2.0 roles and responsibility assignment
3. Assessing CSF 2.0 Framework Tiers (Cybersecurity Risk Management) maturity
4. Assessing Risk Communication and Integration maturity

Professional Certification: This course fulfills prerequisite training requirements for the certification exam #CSF102 required for:

Certified NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Lead Auditor

Our simple guarantee to you.

Preparing for Certified Information Security's professional certification exam #CSF102 is serious business. This is where we can help. If you first successfully complete:

• All prerequisite course training; and
• All CSF102 online practice exams

Certified Information Security guarantees your success in passing CIS exam #CSF102.

If you do not pass exam #CSF102 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.

It’s convenient!

Certified Information Security provides the training and credentialing you need to become recognized as an authority in auditing and assessing 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.

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 Auditor 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.
   
   Remember, the NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor certification is a stacking credential that requires current CIS Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer certification as a prerequisite for Lead Auditor certification eligibility. If you are not currently accredited as a CIS Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer, please note that this NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor certification package voucher DOES NOT INCLUDE online training, practice exams, or the certification exam for NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer certification.
   
   

2. "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. The NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Auditor certification is a stacking credential that requires existing current CIS Certified NIST CSF 2.0 Lead Implementer certification as a prerequisite for Lead Auditor certification eligibility. If you do not already maintain a current (non-expired) accreditation as a CIS Certified NIST CSF Lead Implementer, you will need to purchase and complete the training and certification requirements at a separate cost from below.

2. Required Training

3. Optional Online Practice Exams for exam #CSF102: $75.00 Learn more.

4. Required Online Certification Exam #CSF102: $100.00 Learn more.