Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness Training through the NIST Framework

Abstract: This research paper explores the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training in organizations and examines the efficacy of utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework as a comprehensive guide for developing and implementing such training programs. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of the background and current state of cybersecurity threats, reviews relevant literature on cybersecurity awareness, discusses the key components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, highlights its strengths and limitations, offers recommendations for optimizing training initiatives, and concludes with a reflection on the critical role of cybersecurity awareness in safeguarding organizational assets. Keywords: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Cyber Threats, AI-Based Training Programs, Risk Management, Data Security, Compliance and Regulations, Incident Response and Recovery, Collaboration Cite: Pranav Nair, "Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness Training through the NIST Framework", IJARCCE International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 18-22, 2023, Crossref https://doi.org/10.17148/IJARCCE.2023.121203.