RMF for Federal Systems Security Controls Assessor Course 4 Day

This course provides an in-depth look at testing the controls using NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 and ensuring the use of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Security Systems. The focus of the course is an in-depth explanation of each NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 controls to include what method should be used to test and validate each security control in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, Rev. 4 and NIST SP 800-115, what evidence should be gathered, and how to more efficiently and effectively test Federal systems and infrastructure. The curriculum will introduce the independent tester or Validator to test the process for any of the Federal IA controls using manual and automated tests to ensure all controls are tested properly.

The SCA Course will cover NIST SP 800-53A, Rev. 4, NIST SP 800-115, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-39 and the development of the Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan Of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The student will have a hands-on experience using scenario-based hands-on exercises in executing the validation tests with the approved tools.  These exercises will include the development of the Security Assessment Report (SAR).

Course includes the following takeaway items:  a printed training book and a CD that includes reference materials pertaining to the course.