DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course - in Tempe

DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course Outline

Module 1: Imperative and Origin

• Explain the Concept of Risk
• Understand the Difference between a Threat and Vulnerability
• Understand Cybersecurity Risk
• Understand the NIST-CSF Timeline
• Explain the Benefits of Adopting the NIST-CSF

Module 2: Framework Structure

• Explain the Structure of the NIST-CSF Core
• Understand the Concepts of Profiles and Tiers
• Understand the Relationship between CSF Profiles and CSF Tiers
• Understand the Use of the NIST-CSF Online Reference

Module 3: Framework Core

• Understand the Structure of the NIST-CSF Core
• Describe the High-Level Outcomes of the CSF Core
• Understand the High-Level Objectives of the CSF Core Categories

Module 4: CSF Profiles and CSF Tiers

• Understand and Describe the Use of CSF Profiles
• Understand and Explain CSF Tiers and Their Use

Module 5: COSO Enterprise Risk Management

• Understand the COSO 20 Principles in the Context of Adapting a NIST-CSF
• Understand How Culture Impacts an Organisational Risk

Module 6: NIST CSF and NIST Privacy Framework

• Describe the Role of a Privacy Framework
• Understand How an Organisational Privacy Framework is Integrated with the NIST-CSF

Module 7: NIST-CSF and Resiliency

• Understand the Importance of Organisational Resiliency in the Context of the NIST-CSF

Module 8: Adopt and Adapt the NIST-CSF

• Describe the Strategic Importance of Adopting the NIST-CSF
• Describe Senior Leadership’s Role in Adopting the NIST-CSF
• Commitment
• Curate Culture
• Describe What it Means to Adopt a Framework
• What is the Organisational Commitment When Adopting the NIST-CSF

Module 9: Adopt the NIST-CSF

• Explain What a NIST-CSF Informative References is
• Describe How an Organisation Adapts IR Controls to Suit Its Needs
• Describe How Adapting and Implementing the Informative Reference Controls Will Improve Organisational Resiliency

Module 10: Beyond the Framework

• Understand the DVMS Overlay Concepts
• Explain the DVMS Z-X Model Seven Capabilities
• Explain How the DVMS Overlay is Used to Identify Performance Gaps
• Understand the Application of the DVMS FastTrack™

Who Should Attend This DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course?

This DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of cyber resilience, risk management, and organisational security strategies. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Cybersecurity Professionals
• Risk and Compliance Managers
• IT Managers and Directors
• Information Security Officers
• Security Engineers
• Network Architects
• IT Auditors
• Business Continuity and Resilience Specialists

Prerequisites of DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course.

DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Training Course Overview

The DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Training Course delivers a structured understanding of cyber resilience using the DVMS methodology and capability models. It helps organisations strengthen resilience, integrate governance, and manage cyber risks effectively while aligning with NCSP standards and modern resilience frameworks.

This course is ideal for professionals involved in cyber security, risk management, IT governance, and operational continuity. It is particularly beneficial for security analysts, risk managers, IT leaders, and professionals responsible for strengthening organisational resilience and managing cyber threats.

Through this 2-day course by The Knowledge Academy, delegates will gain practical knowledge of resilience capabilities, organisational maturity, and performance gap identification. They will learn to apply the DVMS Z-X model, improve risk management, align resilience strategies with business goals, and enhance preparedness to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber disruptions.

DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course Objectives

• To understand DVMS cyber resilience framework and core principles
• To explain organisational resilience capabilities and maturity models
• To analyse cyber risk and its impact on business continuity
• To identify resilience gaps using DVMS structured assessment techniques
• To understand governance alignment within cyber resilience strategies
• To evaluate organisational readiness for cyber resilience implementation
• To interpret DVMS Z-X model and capability mapping approaches
• To apply resilience concepts to strengthen organisational security posture

After attending this training, delegates will be able to apply DVMS cyber resilience concepts within organisational environments, assess resilience maturity, and identify gaps using structured methodologies. They will be capable of aligning resilience strategies with business objectives, strengthening governance frameworks, and improving organisational readiness against cyber disruptions.

What’s Included in the DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• DVMS NISTCSF – Foundation Course Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack