Execute The Nist Risk Management Framework (Rmf) Essentials

Implement NIST RMF: Security, Compliance, Risk Management, Agile, Cloud, DevSecOps, and Continuous Authorization Steps.

What you'll learn

Understand the purpose, structure, and importance of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Identify and explain each of the 7 steps in the RMF lifecycle, including their roles and outputs

Apply RMF principles to support compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, 800-30, 800-60, and other related standards

Categorize information systems based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements

Select, tailor, and scope appropriate security controls using baseline and overlay techniques

Understand documentation needs and implementation considerations for selected controls

Learn how to assess control effectiveness using a Security Assessment Plan (SAP) and produce a Security Assessment Report (SAR)

Navigate the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, risk-based decision making, and system acceptance

Develop a continuous monitoring strategy to maintain system security post-authorization

Recognize key RMF roles and responsibilities across the system lifecycle

Apply RMF in modern environments including cloud services, DevSecOps, and FedRAMP

Understand how to measure and improve RMF maturity in your organization

Requirements

Focus to learn about NIST RMF for Success.

Description

|| UNOFFICIAL COURSE ||This comprehensive course offers a complete walkthrough of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), designed to help learners understand and apply every stage of the RMF lifecycle—from preparation to continuous monitoring. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, compliance analyst, system owner, or someone seeking to work with federal information systems, this course will equip you with the knowledge to navigate complex federal security requirements confidently.NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a structured process developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations manage cybersecurity and privacy risks for information systems. It provides a repeatable, flexible, and comprehensive approach for integrating security and risk management into the system development lifecycle.You’ll start by learning the foundational concepts behind RMF, its importance in supporting information security and FISMA compliance, and how it integrates with related standards such as NIST SP 800-53, 800-30, and 800-60. The course then guides you through each of the seven steps in the RMF process, including categorization of information systems, selecting and tailoring security controls, implementing those controls, assessing them for effectiveness, authorizing systems to operate, and continuously monitoring them to maintain a strong security posture.We also explore the organizational and system-level responsibilities introduced in RMF 2.0, discuss key roles like the Authorizing Official, Information System Owner, and Security Control Assessor, and explain how all stakeholders interact across the RMF lifecycle. Beyond traditional systems, the course covers RMF's application in modern environments such as cloud services and DevSecOps pipelines, including how RMF supports FedRAMP and continuous authorization practices.Through clear explanations and real-world context, this course is designed to demystify the RMF and help you build a solid foundation for implementing it within your organization. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to manage risk, protect systems, and maintain compliance in alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates.By the end of this course, you will not only understand the theory behind each RMF step but also how to apply the framework effectively in practical, organizational, and cloud-based settings.NIST RMF is a foundational framework that ensures systems are secure by design, operated within acceptable risk levels, and continuously maintained to meet evolving threats and compliance needs. Whether you are preparing for a role in federal cybersecurity or aiming to enhance your organization’s risk management maturity, this course will provide the tools and insights you need to succeed.Thank you

Overview

Section 1: Understanding the Foundation of RMF

Lecture 1 Introduction to NIST RMF

Lecture 2 Relationship with FISMA and Other Standards

Section 2: RMF Lifecycle Overview (The 7 Steps)

Lecture 3 Overview of the RMF Lifecycle

Section 3: Step 1 – Prepare

Lecture 4 Purpose and Scope of the Prepare Step

Lecture 5 Key Activities in the Prepare Step

Lecture 6 Organizational vs System-Level Preparation

Section 4: Step 2 – Categorize Information Systems

Lecture 7 Security Categorization Process

Lecture 8 Use of NIST SP 800-60 and FIPS 199

Section 5: Step 3 – Select Security Controls

Lecture 9 Overview of Control Selection

Lecture 10 Tailoring and Scoping Controls

Lecture 11 Role of NIST SP 800-53

Section 6: Step 4 – Implement Security Controls

Lecture 12 Documentation and Implementation

Lecture 13 Security Control Inheritance

Section 7: Step 5 – Assess Security Controls

Lecture 14 Understanding Control Assessment

Lecture 15 Security Assessment Plan (SAP) and Report (SAR)

Lecture 16 Role of the Assessor and Stakeholders

Section 8: Step 6 – Authorize Information System

Lecture 17 Authorization to Operate (ATO) Process

Lecture 18 Risk Acceptance and Decision Making

Lecture 19 Types of Authorization

Section 9: Step 7 – Monitor Security Controls

Lecture 20 Continuous Monitoring Strategy

Lecture 21 Reporting and Risk Response

Lecture 22 System Lifecycle and RMF Integration

Section 10: RMF Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 23 Key Stakeholders in RMF

Lecture 24 Role Interaction Across the Lifecycle

Section 11: RMF and Modern Security Needs

Lecture 25 RMF for Cloud and FedRAMP

Lecture 26 RMF and Continuous Authorization

Section 12: Final Integration and Maturity

Lecture 27 Integrating RMF with SDLC and DevSecOps

Lecture 28 RMF Maturity and Optimization

Cybersecurity professionals looking to understand or apply the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF),IT managers, system owners, and ISSOs responsible for securing federal or regulated information systems,Compliance officers and auditors involved in FISMA, FedRAMP, or NIST-based assessments,Government contractors and vendors working with federal agencies or cloud service environments,Students and career changers seeking entry into the federal cybersecurity or risk management field,Project managers and engineers involved in secure system development or DevSecOps pipelines,Anyone preparing for roles that involve RMF, security control implementation, or authorization to operate (ATO) processes