What is the NCSP 800-100 Awareness Certificate?

The NCSP 800-100 Awareness Certificate introduces foundational concepts from NIST SP 800-100: Information Security Handbook – A Guide for Managers. It is part of the governed NCSP credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series.

How does this course align with NIST SP 800-100?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-100, including information security governance, risk management, security program development, and the relationship between SP 800-100, SP 800-30, SP 800-37, and NIST CSF 2.0.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-100 Awareness Certificate?

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional (NCSP) framework is a structured, NIST-aligned cybersecurity and digital trust workforce competency framework developed by CySec Professionals Ltd and governed by The Digital Trust Institute (DTI).

Is NCSP 800-100 Awareness considered official NIST training?

NCSP training is not generic NIST training. It is a governed credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series, with formal governance and stewardship by The Digital Trust Institute.

Who is authorised to deliver NCSP 800-100 Awareness training?

Only organisations formally authorised by The Digital Trust Institute may deliver NCSP training or assessments. Unauthorised use of NCSP identifiers is prohibited.

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®
(NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness Certificate

Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑100: Information Security Handbook

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness Certificate

Course Description

NIST Special Publication 800‑100 (SP 800‑100) provides foundational guidance for managing information security programs. It explains governance principles, risk concepts, and security management responsibilities.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness Certificate introduces participants to security governance fundamentals and program management practices.

Participants gain a high‑level understanding of how NIST SP 800‑100 supports NIST CSF 2.0 Govern functions.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑100. You will learn:

The purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑100
Security governance principles
Program management responsibilities
Risk concepts
How NIST SP 800‑100 aligns with CSF 2.0 core functions

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑100

Module 2: Governance Principles

Module 3: Program Management

Module 4: Risk Concepts & CSF 2.0 Alignment

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑100
Describe security governance principles
Recognise program management responsibilities
Understand risk concepts
Communicate governance requirements

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals who need a foundational understanding of computer security log management, including:

Executives & Senior Leaders
IT Managers
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Stakeholders
System Owners
Programme & Project Managers
Non‑technical Managers supporting cybersecurity initiatives

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this Awareness‑level course. No technical background is required.

Participants Are Provided With:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness courseware, including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness digital badge.

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This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑100 Awareness course provides students with a provides foundational knowledge of NIST SP 800‑100, and how SP 800‑100 supports the NIST CSF 2.0 core functions.