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NIST DoD RMF

Ross Casanova

Instructor: Ross Casanova

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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

(36 reviews)

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course provides an introduction to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Skills course. In this course, we will teach you how to employ the Risk Management Framework to better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. In this module, we provide a brief overview, and then detail the involvement of some regulatory organizations in the development and execution of the NIST RMF. We specifically discuss executive orders, NIST, the Office of Management and Budget, the Committee on National Security Systems and more.

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2 videos

In this module, we explain some of the laws, policies and regulations which mandate the implementation of the NIST RMF and govern the execution of the NIST RMF. This module discusses the Privacy Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the USA PATRIOT Act and more.

What's included

1 video

In this module, we describe the basic concepts associated with managing information system-related security and privacy risk in organizations. Managing information system-related security and privacy risk is a complex undertaking that requires the involvement of the entire organization. Risk management is a holistic activity that affects every aspect of the organization and cannot be made in isolation. This module discusses risk, the system development life cycle, key roles and more.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we discuss the NIST RMF steps. describes the RMF and provides guidelines for applying it to information systems and organizations. We discuss the RMF structured and flexible process for managing security and privacy risk, as well as RMF activities to prepare organizations to execute the framework at appropriate risk management levels.

What's included

7 videos

In this module, we review the six RMF steps: Categorize/Identify; Select; Implement; Assess; Authorize; and Monitor and provide an assessment to gauge your understanding of the course. In addition, there is a project in which you will review the categorization process by completing the NIST 800-60v1 categorization worksheet. You will then transfer the information over to the FIPS 199 Categorization Form and look at the six RMF steps.

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2 videos5 readings1 assignment

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Ross Casanova
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