What is the NCSP 800-160 Awareness Certificate?

The NCSP 800-160 Awareness Certificate introduces foundational concepts from NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, covering systems security engineering and cyber resiliency engineering. 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 800-160?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-160, including systems security engineering, trustworthy secure system design, cyber resiliency constructs, and how these engineering disciplines integrate with NIST CSF 2.0, SP 800-37, and SP 800-53.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-160 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 800-160 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 800-160 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®) 800-160 Awareness Certificate

Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑160 Systems Security Engineering (SSE)

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800-160 Awareness Certificate

Course Description

NIST Special Publication 800‑160, Systems Security Engineering, provides a comprehensive, engineering‑driven approach for building trustworthy, resilient, and secure systems. It integrates security into the entire system lifecycle, from concept and design through development, deployment, operation, and disposal, using disciplined systems engineering principles.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑160 Awareness Certificate is a half‑day, instructor‑led course offering a concise introduction to the purpose, structure, and strategic value of NIST SP 800‑160 Volumes 1 and 2. Designed for executives, managers, architects, and stakeholders, this course explains how systems security engineering supports secure‑by‑design practices, resilience engineering, and organisational assurance, without requiring technical engineering expertise.

Participants gain a high‑level understanding of SSE concepts, lifecycle activities, trustworthy system characteristics, and how 800‑160 integrates with CSF 2.0, RMF (800‑37), 800‑53, and broader digital trust frameworks.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑160. You will learn:

The purpose, scope, and evolution of NIST SP 800‑160 Vol. 1 & Vol. 2.
The principles of systems security engineering and secure‑by‑design thinking.
The system lifecycle and how security is engineered into each phase.
The characteristics of trustworthy and resilient systems.
Organisational roles and responsibilities in engineering secure systems.
How 800‑160 aligns with CSF 2.0, RMF, 800‑53, and resilience engineering practices.

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑160 & Systems Security Engineering

Module 2: Systems Security Engineering Lifecycle & Trustworthy System Principles

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities & Organisational Governance for SSE

Module 4: Applying NIST 800‑160 in Practice - Alignment, Use Cases & Resilience Engineering

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑160 Vol. 1 & Vol. 2.
Explain the principles of systems security engineering at an awareness level.
Understand the SSE lifecycle and trustworthy system characteristics.
Recognise key roles and responsibilities in engineering secure systems.
Identify how 800‑160 aligns with CSF 2.0, RMF, 800‑53, and resilience engineering.
Communicate the strategic value of secure‑by‑design practices to stakeholders and teams.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals who need a foundational understanding of systems security engineering, including:

Executives & Senior Leaders
Enterprise & Security Architects
Systems Engineers & Designers
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Stakeholders
Programme & Project Managers
Security & Resilience Managers
Anyone seeking an introduction to secure‑by‑design engineering principles

Prerequisites

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

Participants are provided with:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-160 Awareness Certificate courseware including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-160 Awareness Certificate, Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-160 Awareness Certificate digital badge.

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This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑160 Awareness course provides students with a foundational understanding of systems security engineering and secure‑by‑design principles.