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Course Overview

Are you seeking to deepen your expertise in data protection, especially in handling federally controlled unclassified information (CUI)? Do you aspire to ensure that your organization or the entities you work with comply with critical federal standards? Our specialized course on the NIST SP 800-171 standard is precisely what you need! 

Welcome to an educational journey where you will master the intricacies of the NIST SP 800-171 standard, a pivotal framework for protecting CUI in non-federal information systems and organizations. This course is tailor-made for professionals striving to safeguard sensitive information and navigate the nuances of federal data security requirements. This course is more than just a theoretical overview. It is an interactive, engaging experience combining insightful lectures, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will gain valuable skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with CUI and learn practical strategies for implementing and assessing compliance with the standard. 

Whether you are an information governance professional, data protection officer, incident responder, risk management personnel, or any other professional involved in data security, this course will elevate your professional development and position you at the forefront of information security and compliance. 

Join us to transform your understanding of federal data protection standards and become a key player in securing sensitive information in line with NIST SP 800-171. This is your opportunity to advance in the field of information security and ensure your organization's compliance with critical federal requirements.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand core concepts of NIST SP 800-171 and its importance in protecting CUI.
  • Highlight key requirements across the 14 control families.
  • Outline strategies for quick assessment and implementation of the standard.
  • Guidance on audit preparation and meeting compliance essentials.

Program Curriculum

  • Foundational Aspects of NIST SP 800-171
  • CUI in Regulatory Context
  • Comparative Analysis of NIST SP 800-171
  • CUI Compliance and Integration with Standards
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Overview of 17 Control Families
  • Access Control (AC)
  • Awareness and Training (AT)
  • Audit and Accountability (AU)
  • Configuration Management (CM)
  • Identification and Authentication (IA)
  • Incident Response (IR)
  • Maintenance
  • Media Protection (MP)
  • Personnel Security (PS)
  • Physical Protection (PP)
  • Risk Assessment (RA)
  • Security Assessment and Monitoring
  • System and Communications Protection (SCP)
  • System and Information Integrity
  • Planning
  • System and Services Acquisition
  • Supply Chain Risk Management
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Strategic Planning for Compliance Assessment
  • Team Building for Effective Assessment
  • Documentation Gathering: Preparing for Assessment
  • Risk Assessment and Gap Analysis
  • Calculating and Reporting: The SPRS Score
  • Developing SSPs and POAMs: A Practical Guide
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Closing the Gaps: Implementing Missing Controls
  • Audit Readiness: Preparing for External Assessment
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Harmonizing with CMMC 2.0: NIST 800-171 Alignment
  • Wrapping Up: Template for Compliance and Path to C|CISO Certification
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Instructor

Arun Pillai

Arun Pillai is Senior DevSecOps Architect with 17 years' experience working with a variety of government departments, banking institutions, telecoms companies and Healthcare small/medium scale enterprise. He has deep experience in IT Security Consulting with focus on DevSecOps Consulting, Risk Assessment, Privacy Assessment (NIST 800-53), Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing (VAPT), Secure Code Review, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cloud Security and Migrations. Arun is Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and TOGAF professional. He holds a master's degree in information technology and is pursuing doctor program from the Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM).

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