Risk Management Framework (RMF)

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Risk Management Framework Program

Course Code: RMF 101 — Introduction to Cybersecurity Compliance & RMF

The Risk Management Framework (RMF 101) program delivers practical, job-focused instruction
based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework.
This hands-on course immerses students in the real-world process of identifying,
implementing, assessing, and authorizing information systems in alignment with
federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Designed for compliance and security professionals, this program emphasizes how RMF
applies to government and contractor environments under FISMA and FedRAMP.
Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab exercises and
take-home assignments that mirror actual tasks performed by cybersecurity
practitioners, assessors, and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).

Who should take this: Aspiring or current ISSOs, assessors, compliance analysts, and
cybersecurity professionals seeking to understand and apply the RMF process in
government or defense environments.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the foundations of network security and system environments
  • Explain and apply FISMA and FedRAMP requirements
  • Comprehend each step of the NIST Risk Management Framework
  • Perform Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsibilities
  • Conduct Security Control Assessor tasks and reporting activities
  • Align RMF activities with organizational mission and compliance objectives

Topics Covered

  • Overview of NIST 800-37 and the RMF lifecycle
  • System categorization and security control selection
  • Implementation, assessment, and authorization processes
  • Continuous monitoring and risk response strategies
  • Documentation: SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms
  • Compliance frameworks: DoD RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CNSSI 1253
  • Role-based exercises for ISSO and assessor duties

Format & Materials

  • Instructor-led training with guided RMF lifecycle exercises
  • Hands-on labs, templates, and compliance documentation practice
  • Take-home assignments simulating RMF project tasks

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of information security and IT systems
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CIS 101) or equivalent experience recommended

Outcomes & Next Steps

  • Execute RMF steps from system categorization through authorization
  • Develop compliance documentation aligned with NIST standards
  • Apply RMF principles in DoD, federal, and contractor environments
  • Prepare for compliance and governance roles such as ISSO or Security Control Assessor
🎓 Credential: Certificate of Completion — Risk Management Framework (RMF 101)

Course Info

  • Start Course: Weekly
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Prerequisites: No