This course is part of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Specialization

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NIST SP 800-171 is a cybersecurity framework of 110 controls in 14 families published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This learning path will teach you how to comply with the requirements of NIST 800-171. You will understand what CUI is and how to identify it; what a nonfederal information systems is; how to understand each of the 110 requirements in the framework and satisfy each of them if necessary; how to create a Body of Evidence (BOE) including Organizational Policy or Procedures; a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM). Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to implement the controls required by the NIST 800-171 framework and build your BOE.

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Approx. 5 hours to complete

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Review the DFARS Requirement that led to NIST 800-171

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 31 min)

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Understanding the NIST 800-171 Controls

1 hour to complete

15 videos (Total 86 min)

Week3

Week 3

16 minutes to complete

Understand and Create Policies and Plans

16 minutes to complete

2 videos (Total 16 min)

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Create and SSP for Implemented Controls

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 46 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM NIST 800-171

by DSNov 16, 2022

Great overview, and challenging, there is a lot to remember!

by APJul 9, 2022

Very informative. A great first couple of steps to get this material down!

by JTOct 7, 2022

Good content but some of the assessment questions in week 7 are using CMMC version 1.02 and not 2.0.

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About the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Specialization

Gain a holistic understanding of NIST cybersecurity fundamentals. You will learn about the RMF process and managing risk by identifying, assessing and responding to risk. Additionally, you will learn how to use the framework to assess an organization's cybersecurity risk and the steps to implement or improve a cybersecurity program. You will deep dive in to the NIST 800-171 document where you will learn how to understand each of the 110 requirements and how to satisfy each of them. You will learn ow to create a Body of Evidence (BOE) including Organizational Policy or Procedures; a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM). Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to implement the controls required by the NIST 800-171 framework and build your BOE.

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