The A/CCRF certification is designed to test your theoretical knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and how to plan, manage, and optimize the framework for use within your own organization:
The origin and original purpose of the frameworkThe applicability of the framework across industries and sectorsThe three fundamental parts of the framework: the Core, the Implementation Tiers, and the ProfilesThe five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover), the 23 categories (activities), and 108 subcategories (outcomes) under each of the five functionsThe purpose, utility, and intended use of the Implementation Tiers, Profiles, and Informative References
Explore the purpose and historical background of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to better understand its objectives
Discover the broad applicability of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework across diverse industries and sectors that makes it universally adaptable
Grasp the three fundamental parts of the framework (the Core, Implementation Tiers, and Profiles) and their interplay in cybersecurity planning and management
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover), the 23 categories (activities), and 108 subcategories (outcomes) that underpin the framework
Comprehend the purpose, utility, and intended use of Implementation Tiers, Profiles, and Informative References to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world application
Develop the skills to effectively plan, manage, and optimize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your organization while ensuring its successful implementation and ongoing improvement
Understand, summarize, and differentiate the NIST Cybersecurity Framework while articulating its benefits for cyber resilience
Understand the framework core's significance, utilize categories and subcategories, and correlate outcomes to other controls
Understand the use of implementation tiers in NIST CSF, evaluate an organization's cybersecurity posture, and suggest tier-transition strategies
Understand the use of profiles in tailoring the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for different risk strategies and specific organizational needs
Understanding risk management fundamentals, assess cybersecurity risks in scenarios, and recommend appropriate responses and mitigation strategies
AKYLADE's Continuing Education Program ensures that certified professionals remain up-to-date and current with the changing world of cybersecurity. All AKYLADE certifications must be renewed every 36 months to remain current.
Certifications can be renewed by completing one of the following options:
Pass the A/CCRP exam to automatically renew your A/CCRF for another 3 years
Complete 30 hours of continuing education to renew your certification
Retake the current version of the A/CCRF certification exam
