AKYLADE Certified Cyber Resilience Fundamentals (A/CCRF)
Master the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and start your cybersecurity journey
About the Exam
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 framework
- The applicability of the framework across industries and sectors
- The three fundamental parts of the framework: the Core, the Implementation Tiers, and the Profiles
- The five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover), the 23 categories (activities), and 108 subcategories (outcomes) under each of the five functions
- The purpose, utility, and intended use of the Implementation Tiers, Profiles, and Informative References
What Skills Will You Learn?
Framework Purpose and Its Origin
Explore the purpose and historical background of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to better understand its objectives
Framework Versatility
Discover the broad applicability of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework across diverse industries and sectors that makes it universally adaptable
Framework Components
Grasp the three fundamental parts of the framework (the Core, Implementation Tiers, and Profiles) and their interplay in cybersecurity planning and management
Functional and Categorical Analysis
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
Practical Application and Framework Use
Comprehend the purpose, utility, and intended use of Implementation Tiers, Profiles, and Informative References to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world application
Planning, Managing, and Optimizing
Develop the skills to effectively plan, manage, and optimize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework within your organization while ensuring its successful implementation and ongoing improvement
The practice exams will help you prepare for the certification exam. It is a great way to test your knowledge and get a feel for the official exam format.
The exam objectives will help you understand what you need to know to pass the certification exam.
A/CCRF Certification Domains
Framework Components
Understand, summarize, and differentiate the NIST Cybersecurity Framework while articulating its benefits for cyber resilience
Framework Core
Understand the framework core's significance, utilize categories and subcategories, and correlate outcomes to other controls
Implementation Tiers
Understand the use of implementation tiers in NIST CSF, evaluate an organization's cybersecurity posture, and suggest tier-transition strategies
Framework Profiles
Understand the use of profiles in tailoring the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for different risk strategies and specific organizational needs
Risk Management
Understanding risk management fundamentals, assess cybersecurity risks in scenarios, and recommend appropriate responses and mitigation strategies
Continuing Education Requirements
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