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It builds progressively from mindset and models to systems thinking, governance integration, and continuous improvement, culminating in a capstone synthesis project.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training 4 days / 32 hours

DVMS Cyber Resilience Professional Practitioner Training Course Outline

  • 1.1 Transitioning to a Practitioner’s Mindset
  • Differentiate between compliance-driven and practitioner (strategy-risk-aligned) mindsets.
  • Understand adaptive, proactive decision-making in cybersecurity operations.
  • Identify behaviors and mindsets that enable value creation.
  • 1.2 The 3D Knowledge Model
  • Describe X and Y axes of the model for mapping knowledge and dependencies.
  • Apply both axes to enhance decision-making and resilience.
  • 1.3 3D Knowledge Model: Z-Axis
  • Explore culture and leadership as drivers of practitioner effectiveness.
  • Evaluate how culture influences resilience and governance.
  • Develop strategies for building generative culture.
  • 1.4 The Role of Questions
  • Formulate practitioner-level diagnostic and strategic questions.
  • Use inquiry to uncover hidden risks, dependencies, and assumptions.
  • Embed questioning as a foundation for proactive cybersecurity.
  • 1.5 Strategy-Risk
  • Explain the unity of strategy and risk.
  • Apply the space-time analogy to decision-making.
  • Evaluate the consequences of siloed strategy and risk management.
  • 2.1 Systems Thinking Fundamentals
  • Understand system structure, behavior, and culture in cybersecurity.
  • Apply systems tools (causal loops, iceberg, BOT graphs).
  • Identify feedback loops and leverage points for resilience.
  • 2.2 Strategy-Risk: Reinforce & Operationalize
  • Integrate strategy-risk thinking into daily cybersecurity practices.
  • Design cross-functional collaboration processes for alignment.
  • 2.3 Deep Dive into the CPD Model
  • Analyze workflows through the CPD (Create-Protect-Deliver) Model.
  • Map assurance loops and feedback mechanisms.
  • 2.4 MVC Operationalized by CPD
  • Describe how CPD loops enable Minimum Viable Capabilities (MVC).
  • Map NIST CSF core functions to CPD and MVC for execution alignment.
  • 2.5 Be the Menace
  • Apply use and misuse cases to anticipate threats.
  • Integrate adversarial modeling into assurance and measurement planning.
  • 3.1 DVMS as a Governance Overlay
  • Understand DVMS as a system overlay linking governance, strategy, and execution.
  • Map workflows to MVCs and assess governance loops.
  • 3.2 Minimum Viable Capabilities (MVC)
  • Explain and apply the seven MVCs across workflows.
  • Use the 3D Knowledge Model (Z-axis) to identify cultural barriers.
  • 3.3 QO–QM Validation & Metrics
  • Apply GQM (Goal–Question–Metric) and QO–QM frameworks.
  • Align metrics with strategic outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • 3.4 FastTrack™ Approach
  • Sequence capability deployment based on maturity and culture.
  • Use governance feedback and cultural diagnostics for dynamic adaptation.
  • 3.5 Risk Team Structure & Collaboration
  • Design and assess cross-functional risk teams.
  • Integrate DVMS, MVC, and QO–QM in governance and decision-making.
  • 4.1 The Four Aspects of Innovation
  • Distinguish incremental, sustaining, adaptive, and disruptive innovation.
  • Apply systems thinking to identify innovation leverage points.
  • 4.2 Nonlinear Adoption – Revisiting Phases
  • Contrast linear and nonlinear adoption models.
  • Map feedback loops that drive adaptation and cultural learning.
  • 4.3 DVCMM (Digital Value Capability Maturity Model)
  • Define DVCMM levels (0–3) across MVCs.
  • Benchmark maturity and link Govern/Assure to capability deployment.
  • 4.4 Bridge to Day 5 – Synthesis Preparation
  • Integrate systems thinking, governance, culture, and measurement.
  • Formulate a capstone action plan for cyber resilience improvement.
  • 5.1 Continual Improvement & Innovation Loops
  • Design feedback mechanisms for single- and double-loop learning.
  • Embed continuous improvement into operations and culture.
  • 5.2 Integrating Governance, Measurement, and Culture
  • Unify DVMS governance, GQM/QO–QM measurement, and cultural diagnostics.
  • Design feedback loops for adaptive improvement and resilience.
  • 5.3 Capstone Synthesis & Practitioner Reflection
  • Apply all course models to a real-world cybersecurity challenge.
  • Develop an actionable improvement plan aligned with strategy-risk priorities.
  • Reflect on practitioner growth and continuous learning.
  • Format: Online, proctored, open-book examination.
  • Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
  • Questions: 65 multiple-choice (1 correct answer each).
  • Weighting: 65 total points; passing score = 39 (60%).
  • Focus: Application, analysis, and evaluation (Bloom’s Levels 3–5).
  • Resources: Book, slides, and case study materials (unaltered).
  • Outcome: Pass/Fail.

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