How does this course align with NIST SP 800-34?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-34, including business impact analysis, contingency planning lifecycle, recovery strategies, and the relationship between SP 800-34, SP 800-30, SP 800-37, and NIST CSF 2.0.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-34 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 800-34 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 800-34 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®) 800‑34 Awareness Certificate

Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑34: Contingency Planning for Federal Information Systems

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness Certificate

Course Description

NIST Special Publication 800‑34 (SP 800‑34) establishes the federal methodology for developing, implementing, and maintaining contingency plans for information systems. It defines how organisations prepare for system disruptions, conduct business impact analyses, and implement recovery strategies to ensure mission continuity.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness Certificate introduces executives, managers, and operational stakeholders to contingency planning principles and the lifecycle of continuity planning. It explains how organisations identify critical functions, determine recovery priorities, and coordinate response activities.

Participants gain a high‑level understanding of how NIST SP 800‑34 supports NIST CSF 2.0 Respond and Recover functions, as well as broader enterprise resilience practices.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑34. You will learn:

The purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑34
Business impact analysis fundamentals
The contingency planning lifecycle
Recovery strategies and plan activation
How NIST SP 800‑34 aligns with CSF 2.0 Respond and Recover

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑34 & Contingency Planning

Module 2: Business Impact Analysis

Module 3: Contingency Planning Lifecycle

Module 4: Recovery Strategies & CSF 2.0 Alignment

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑34
Explain business impact analysis concepts
Recognise contingency planning responsibilities
Understand recovery strategy selection
Communicate continuity planning concepts

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals who need a foundational understanding of contingency planning, including:

Executives & Senior Leaders
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Stakeholders
System Owners
Programme & Project Managers
Non‑technical Managers supporting cybersecurity initiatives
Anyone seeking an introduction to contingency planning

Prerequisites

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

Participants Are Provided With:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness courseware, including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness digital badge.

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This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑34 Awareness course provides students with a provides foundational knowledge of how SP 800‑34 supports NIST CSF 2.0 Respond and Recover functions, as well as broader enterprise resilience practices.