What is the NCSP 800-55 Awareness Certificate?

The NCSP 800-55 Awareness Certificate introduces foundational concepts from NIST SP 800-55: Performance Measurement Guide for Information Security. 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 800-55?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-55, including security performance measurement, metrics development, program maturity evaluation, and the relationship between SP 800-55, SP 800-30, SP 800-37, and NIST CSF 2.0.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-55 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 800-55 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 800-55 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®) 800‑55 Awareness Certificate

Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑55: Measurement Guide for Information Security

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

(NCSP®) 800‑55 Awareness Certificate

Course Description

NIST Special Publication 800‑55 (SP 800‑55) provides federal guidance for developing, selecting, and implementing information security metrics. It explains how organisations measure control effectiveness, program performance, and risk reduction.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑55 Awareness Certificate introduces participants to security metrics, measurement methodologies, and reporting practices.

Participants gain a high‑level understanding of how NIST SP 800‑55 supports NIST CSF 2.0 functions.

What You Will Learn

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑55. You will learn:

The purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑55
Security metrics and measurement concepts
Performance measurement methodologies
Reporting and governance requirements
How SP 800‑55 aligns with CSF 2.0 functions

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑55

Module 2: Security Metrics

Module 3: Measurement Methodologies

Module 4: Reporting & CSF 2.0 Alignment

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑55
Describe security measurement principles
Recognise metric categories
Understand measurement methodologies
Communicate reporting 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®) 800‑55 Awareness courseware, including links to further reading and resources.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑55 Awareness Certificate of Completion.
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑55 Awareness digital badge.

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This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑55 Awareness course provides students with a provides foundational knowledge of NIST SP 800‑55 Measurement Guide for Information Security, and how SP 800‑55 supports the NIST CSF 2.0 core functions.