Do you want to understand the National Institute of Standards and Technologies framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity, more commonly referred to as the CSF? If so, this is the learning path for you. In this course, we will teach you how to employ the cybersecurity framework as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technologies to better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. Although it was designed specifically for companies that are part of the US critical infrastructure, many organizations in the private and public sectors, including federal agencies, are using the framework as a helpful tool in managing cybersecurity risks. The United States depends on the reliable functioning of power, water, communications, and other critical systems known as critical infrastructure systems. Cybersecurity threats exploit the increased complexity and connectivity of critical infrastructure systems, placing the nation's security, economy, public safety, and health at risk. In a similar way, it also affects private businesses. Just like financial and reputational risks, cybersecurity risks affect a company's bottom line. It can drive up costs and affect revenue. It can also harm an organization's ability to innovate and to gain and maintain customers. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 updated the role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include identifying and developing cybersecurity risk frameworks for voluntary use by critical infrastructure owners and operators. The framework was developed under the executive order 13636, improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity, and continues to evolve according to the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014. The framework uses a common language to address and manage cybersecurity risks in cost-effective ways based on business and organizational needs without placing additional regulatory requirements on businesses. My name is Ross Casanova, and I've been working in cybersecurity for over 20 years holding certifications in CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, CIRM, ITIL foundations 3, SMSP, GIAC, CEH, Security Plus, and NSA's IAM. I have helped thousands of students enter the cybersecurity field by preparing them to pass their certification exams. I've developed this learning path to focus on what you need to know and understand to implement the cybersecurity framework within your organization or further your security career. Do you want to understand the cybersecurity framework and how it fits into the other security frameworks implemented by organizations, or maybe you've been directed to make us CSF compliant? If so, this is the right learning path for you. We're going to teach you everything you need to know in order to implement the CSF requirements within your organization. Although the CSF is a voluntary framework, it is mandated for federal agencies. Our learning path will provide you with a clear understanding of the CSF and include some basic skills needed for its implementation. In this learning path, I'll take you through some cybersecurity basics, I'll introduce you to risk frameworks, we'll discuss some legal and governmental guidelines, the NIST cybersecurity framework, also known as the CSF, the CSF components, the CSF steps, and processes, which include three steps and five processes. This learning path is your total and complete solution. We're going to give you over 20 hours of video lessons combining both theory and concepts with examples and demonstrations. By the end of this learning path, you'll be confident in your understanding of the CSF. You can trust me to help you learn everything you need to know. What are you waiting for? Jump into this learning path today, and let's get you started.
