What is the NCSP 800-137 Foundation Certificate?

The NCSP 800-137 Foundation Certificate is a 2-day instructor-led course introducing participants to information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) concepts, processes, and operational practices as defined in NIST SP 800-137. 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 800-137?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-137, including ISCM strategy development, metrics, automation, data collection, analysis, reporting, and the relationship between SP 800-137, SP 800-39, SP 800-53, and NIST CSF 2.0.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-137 Foundation 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 800-137 Foundation 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 800-137 Foundation 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®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate

Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) principles to strengthen continuous monitoring programs.

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate

Course Description

Information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) ensures ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats. NIST SP 800‑137 provides authoritative guidance for ISCM strategy, architecture, metrics, and operational processes.

The NCSP® 800‑137 Foundation Certificate is a 2‑day, instructor‑led course introducing participants to ISCM principles and practices as defined in NIST SP 800‑137. This course explains ISCM strategy development, metrics, automation, reporting, and alignment with NIST CSF 2.0.

Participants learn how to apply foundational ISCM concepts across enterprise environments, preparing them for more advanced NCSP® monitoring, detection, and response training.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain knowledge of NIST SP 800-137 and how define security metrics, establish ongoing monitoring strategies, and analyse threat data to continuously support and improve risk informed decision making. You will learn:

How NIST SP 800‑137 aligns with NIST CSF 2.0 and supports monitoring programs.
The core concepts of ISCM strategy and architecture.
How to select meaningful ISCM metrics.
How to automate monitoring and data collection.
How to analyse and report ISCM results.
How to embed ISCM practices into organisational security programs.

Course Agenda

Day 1: ISCM Strategy, Architecture & Metrics
Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑137
Module 2: ISCM Strategy Development
Module 3: ISCM Architecture & Data Sources
Module 4: Metrics, Indicators & Thresholds

Day 2: Automation, Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Module 5: Automation & Data Collection
Module 6: Analysis & Response
Module 7: Reporting & Communication
Module 8: Alignment with NIST CSF 2.0

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Explain how NIST SP 800‑137 supports NIST CSF 2.0 monitoring programs.
Describe ISCM strategy and architecture requirements.
Apply foundational ISCM practices.
Validate monitoring operations and reporting.
Understand lifecycle and governance requirements.
Translate NIST SP 800‑137 guidance into actionable ISCM practices.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for individuals who need to how to define security metrics, establish ongoing monitoring strategies, and analyse threat data to continuously support improvement and informed decision making, including:

Executives
IT & Security Administrators
Cybersecurity Beginners & Career‑Changers
SOC & Monitoring Personnel
Compliance & Audit Teams
Technical Support Staff

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this Foundation‑level course. It is designed as an accessible entry point into NIST‑aligned cybersecurity training.

Participants are provided with:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate courseware including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate, Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate digital badge.

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Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) principles to strengthen continuous monitoring programs.

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NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑137 Foundation Certificate Learn how to apply NIST SP 800‑137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) principles to strengthen continuous monitoring programs.