Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-47 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 800-47 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 800-47 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®) 800‑47 Awareness Certificate

Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑47: Security Guide for Interconnecting Information Systems

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness Certificate

Course Description

NIST Special Publication 800‑47 (SP 800‑47) provides federal guidance for securely interconnecting information systems. It explains the risks associated with system‑to‑system connections, the responsibilities of participating organisations, and the requirements for formal agreements governing interconnections.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness Certificate introduces executives, managers, and system owners to the principles of secure interconnection governance. It explains how organisations establish Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), and coordinated monitoring responsibilities.

Participants gain a high‑level understanding of how SP 800‑47 supports NIST CSF 2.0 Govern and Protect functions.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑47. You will learn:

The purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑47
Risks associated with system interconnections
Interconnection agreements (MOUs and ISAs)
Roles and responsibilities for connected systems
How SP 800‑47 aligns with CSF 2.0 Govern and Protect

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑47
Module 2: Interconnection Risks
Module 3: MOUs, ISAs & Governance
Module 4: Monitoring Responsibilities & CSF 2.0 Alignment

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑47
Recognise interconnection risks
Understand interconnection agreements
Communicate governance responsibilities

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals who need a foundational understanding of management of security in information exchanges, including:

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

Prerequisites

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

Participants Are Provided With:

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness courseware, including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness digital badge.

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This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑47 Awareness course provides students with a provides foundational knowledge of NIST SP 800‑47 and how SP 800‑47 supports the NIST CSF 2.0 Govern and Protect functions.