Tier 4 — GRC & LEADERSHIP

MCA NIST Cybersecurity Framework Specialist

The MCA NIST Cybersecurity Framework Specialist program is an advanced implementation-focused course designed to equip professionals with the capability to deploy, assess, and optimize cybersecurity programs using the NIST CSF. This program emphasizes real-world application, including framework profiling, control mapping, maturity assessment, and continuous improvement across enterprise environments.

Duration

6 Weeks

Mode

Online

Self-Paced

$100, ₦150,000

Live Training

$160, ₦240,000

Professional Outcomes

  • • Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework across enterprise environments
  • • Develop current and target state NIST profiles for organizations
  • • Map organizational controls to NIST CSF categories and subcategories
  • • Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments using NIST tiers
  • • Design risk-based cybersecurity strategies aligned to business objectives
  • • Establish continuous monitoring and improvement programs

Frameworks & Standards Covered

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)
  • NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls
  • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Control Mapping
  • CIS Critical Security Controls

Course Modules

  1. NIST CSF Overview & Core Structure
  2. Identify Function (Asset, Risk & Governance)
  3. Protect Function (Security Controls & Safeguards)
  4. Detect Function (Monitoring & Detection Capabilities)
  5. Respond Function (Incident Response & Handling)
  6. Recover Function (Resilience & Business Continuity)
  7. NIST Profiles (Current vs Target State Development)
  8. Maturity Tiers & Cybersecurity Capability Assessment
  9. Capstone: Enterprise NIST CSF Implementation Program

Hands-On Deliverables

  • NIST Current Profile Document
  • Target Profile & Gap Analysis
  • Control Mapping Matrix (NIST ↔ ISO)
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment Report
  • Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy Plan

Certification Requirements

  • Complete all modules and implementation exercises
  • Submit full NIST framework deliverables
  • Pass final implementation and assessment review
Award: MCA NIST Cybersecurity Framework Specialist Certificate

Training Details

LevelTier 4
CertificationMCA NIST Specialist
Career PathCybersecurity Analyst, Security Consultant

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