Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the ability to protect or defend the use of cyberspace from attacks. If you are new to cybersecurity, we suggest you review the training products in the order listed to develop a foundation in cybersecurity concepts and principles. After reviewing these training products, additional training is available on this webpage to expand your knowledge and skills.

Cybersecurity Awareness CS130.16
Introduction to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) CS124.16

Case Studies
Curricula
Select groups of related courses that highlight special areas of studies
- NISP Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Program CS350.CU
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) CS100.CU
eLearning Courses
Internet-based, self-paced training courses
- Applying Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) CS250.16
- Continuous Monitoring CS200.16
- Cyber Awareness Challenge (CAC) DS-IA106.06
- Cybersecurity Awareness CS130.16
- Cybersecurity for Security Personnel CS160.16
- Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) DISA-100.06
- Introduction to DOD Zero Trust CS125.16
- Introduction to the NISP RMF A&A Process CS150.16
- Introduction to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) CS124.16
- Phishing and Social Engineering: Virtual Communication Awareness Training DS-IA103.06
- Protected Distribution System CS140.16
- Privileged User Cybersecurity Responsibilities DS-IA112.06
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Prepare Step CS101.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Categorize Step CS102.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Select Step CS103.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Implement Step CS104.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess Step CS105.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorize Step CS106.16
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Monitor Step CS107.16
- Technical Implementation of A&A in the NISP CS300.16
- Using Mobile Devices in a DoD Environment DS-IA109.06
Job Aids
Security products designed to provide guidance and information to perform specific tasks
Instructor-led Courses
Courses taught by training staff and guest instructors at CDSE in Linthicum,MD and various mobile training sites
- Assessing Risk and Applying Security Controls to NISP Systems CS301.01
Security Awareness Games
Quick and easy ways to test your knowledge and encourage security awareness at your organization
Security Posters
Posters available to download and promote security awareness in the workplace
- Access a selection of Cybersecurity posters
Security Shorts
Training videos, usually in 10 minutes or less, that allows you to refresh your knowledge of a critical topic or quickly access information needed to complete a job
Security Training Videos
Five-ten minute videos that provide information and demonstrate various security procedures
- Ransomware Video Lesson
- Social Media Video Lesson
Toolkits
Repositories of role-based resources that serve as one-stop shops for security essentials
- Cybersecurity
- Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Webinars
Online, informative events available live, on-demand, or previously recorded that address topics and issues of interest to defense security personnel