A practical guide to implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including SP 800-53 and SP 800-171, scaled for organizations that don't have a dedicated compliance department.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is one of the most widely referenced security standards in the world, yet many small and mid-sized organizations treat it as something built for federal agencies or Fortune 500 companies. It is not. When applied correctly, the CSF provides a plain-language structure for understanding where you are, where you need to be, and how to get there without drowning in bureaucracy.
This course covers the full NIST CSF from the ground up: the five functions, the underlying control catalogs (including SP 800-53 and SP 800-171), and how to conduct a profile assessment that gives you an honest picture of your current state. You will learn how to build a target profile, identify the gaps between where you are and where you need to be, and create a roadmap that fits your organization's size, resources, and risk tolerance.
NIST SP 800-53 is the authoritative control catalog used across federal systems and increasingly by private-sector organizations seeking a rigorous baseline. NIST SP 800-171 governs the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and is a requirement for any organization doing business with the Department of Defense or other federal agencies. Both are covered in detail here, including what they require, how they relate to the CSF, and how to approach them without over-engineering your program.
By the end of this course, you will understand how to use the NIST framework as a working tool rather than a compliance checkbox, how to communicate your security posture to leadership in terms the framework provides, and how to build a program that grows with your organization.
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