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DVMS Institute - NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Name: DVMS Institute - NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Price: 2800.00 USD
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A 3-day course where you apply NIST CSF 2.0, assess gaps, design an improvement roadmap, and practise exam questions ahead of certification.

24 hours (3 days) Foundation to Practitioner APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

This course supports preparation for certifications aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, awarded by APMG International. It is intended for security, risk, IT and business leaders who need a structured approach to improving cyber resilience using CSF 2.0. Across three days you examine the Govern function and core functions, perform scoping, profiling and tiering, map current practices to CSF 2.0, and build a prioritised improvement roadmap with measures. Hands-on activities use a realistic case study to complete context, profile, gap and roadmap artefacts you can adapt for your organisation. Exams are set and administered by APMG International. You can book the exam directly with APMG or via a provider using an exam voucher. The course includes practice questions, a mock exam and guidance on arranging your exam. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain the purpose, structure and terminology of NIST CSF 2.0
Describe the Govern function and relate it to organisational context, policy and risk appetite
Map existing controls and practices to the CSF 2.0 Core Functions and Categories
Create and compare Current and Target Profiles, and determine appropriate Implementation Tiers
Prioritise gaps and produce a practical, time-bound CSF improvement roadmap with owners and measures
Address supply chain considerations and integrate CSF activities with enterprise risk and assurance
Define meaningful metrics to monitor progress and support continual improvement
Practise exam-style questions, sit a mock exam, and build a personal study plan for the certification

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day course agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Foundations and Govern functionCSF 2.0 overview; Govern; context and scoping

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Course orientation and CSF 2.0 overview: structure, terminology, and use cases
10:45–12:15 · Govern Function: context, risk appetite, policy, roles and accountability
13:15–14:15 · Scoping digital value streams and defining system boundaries
14:15–15:15 · Establishing Current Profile and Implementation Tier: evidence and data sources
15:30–16:15 · Mapping organisational objectives to CSF outcomes and categories
16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: CSF basics and Govern scenarios
17:00–17:30 · Daily debrief and action log

Put it into practice

Working in teams, define the organisational context for a case study, including value streams, stakeholders, and risk appetite. Produce a first-cut Current Profile and Tier rationale for one scope.

You’ll take away
Initial CSF 2.0 context and scoping pack

Day 2Core Functions: Identify to RecoverIdentify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover; profiles and tiers

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap of Day 1 and case study set-up: value streams, stakeholders, and risk appetite
10:45–12:15 · Identify and Protect: asset, risk, access, data security and baseline control mapping
13:15–14:15 · Detect and Respond: monitoring, analysis, incident response planning and roles
14:15–15:15 · Recover: recovery planning, communications and resilience considerations
15:30–16:15 · Building the Target Profile and refining Tier selection
16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: Core Functions and profile scenarios
17:00–17:30 · Daily debrief and preparation for roadmap work

Put it into practice

Analyse the case study’s current practices against CSF Categories and Subcategories to produce a gap list. Draft a Target Profile and justify the chosen Implementation Tier.

You’ll take away
Baseline and Target Profiles with gap register

Day 3Roadmaps, measurement, and exam preparationProfiles, tiers, metrics; supply chain; exam readiness

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap of Day 2 and prioritisation techniques for gap remediation
10:45–12:15 · Supply chain risk: third-party considerations and contract levers
13:15–14:15 · Metrics and measurement: selecting indicators for progress and effectiveness
14:15–15:15 · Building a 90-day improvement roadmap: actions, owners, and assurance checks
15:30–16:15 · Mock exam under timed conditions
16:15–17:00 · Mock exam review and targeted revision by domain
17:00–17:30 · Exam booking guidance, personal study plan and course close

Put it into practice

Convert the gap list into a prioritised roadmap with measurable outcomes and owners. Define a minimal metric set to monitor delivery and effectiveness over the next quarter.

You’ll take away
Prioritised improvement roadmap and exam study plan

Bring it all together

Certification exam: DVMS Institute - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for DVMS Institute - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
DVMS Institute - NIST Cybersecurity Framework: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required to attend. Recommended: familiarity with information security, risk management and your organisation’s context; bring a laptop with office applications for exercises.

Who is this course for?

Professionals working in cyber security and digital.
Managers and decision-makers responsible for delivery outcomes.
Practitioners seeking a globally recognized certification.

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