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ELDR Certified Cybersecurity Professional

The practitioner certification for Zero Trust, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and cybersecurity governance documentation.

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Program Description

The ELDR Certified Cybersecurity Professional (ECSCP) is the most technically rigorous certification in the ELDR Institute framework. Designed for practitioners who build cybersecurity governance programs in enterprise and federal environments, the program covers Zero Trust architecture documentation, FedRAMP System Security Plans, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control implementation documentation, IAM governance frameworks, and the audit evidence architecture that security assessors require. The gold standard for practitioners supporting ATOs, ISO 27001 certifications, and SOC 2 audits.

Prerequisites
  • ·Demonstrated professional experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or security compliance
  • ·Working knowledge of at least one major framework (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP)
  • ·Completion of ELDR Certified Governance Professional or equivalent experience recommended
Who Should Attend
  • Cybersecurity GRC Analysts and Security Compliance Professionals
  • FedRAMP Authorization Practitioners (3PAOs, CSPs, Agency Sponsors)
  • ISMS Managers and ISO 27001 Lead Implementors
  • Security Architects Requiring Documentation Competency
  • Information Security Officers in Regulated Environments
  • Federal Agency Security Professionals
Credential Awarded
ELDR Certified Cybersecurity Professional (ECSCP)
Digital Badge · Certificate · Verifiable Credential
Learning Outcomes

What you will be able to do
after completing this program.

Curriculum

14 weeks.
Applied governance — not theory.

Module 1
3 days
Cybersecurity Governance Foundations

The cybersecurity documentation mandate. NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 framework overview. ISO 27001 control domains. FedRAMP program overview. The relationship between cybersecurity documentation and institutional defensibility.

Module 2
5 days
System Security Plan Architecture

SSP structure and content requirements. System characterization and authorization boundary documentation. Control implementation statements — writing to audit expectation. Customer responsibility documentation and hybrid controls.

Module 3
6 days
NIST 800-53 Control Documentation

Deep coverage of all 20 NIST 800-53 control families: Access Control, Audit, Configuration Management, Contingency Planning, Identification and Authentication, Incident Response, Maintenance, Media Protection, Personnel Security, Physical Protection, Planning, Program Management, Risk Assessment, System and Communications Protection, and more. Implementation statement templates for each family.

Module 4
4 days
Zero Trust Architecture Documentation

NIST SP 800-207 implementation documentation. CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model documentation. Identity, device, network, application, and data pillar documentation. Zero Trust transition plan documentation.

Module 5
4 days
FedRAMP Authorization Documentation

Low, Moderate, and High baseline documentation requirements. Package preparation: SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M. ConMon documentation and continuous monitoring reporting.

Module 6
3 days
IAM and Privileged Access Documentation

Identity governance documentation frameworks. Privileged access management records. RBAC and ABAC documentation standards. Access review and certification records.

Module 7
3 days
Incident Response and Continuity Documentation

Incident Response Plan (IRP) documentation to NIST SP 800-61 standard. Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) frameworks. Tabletop exercise documentation and lessons-learned records.

Module 8
4 days
Evidence Architecture and Assessment Support

Building the cybersecurity audit evidence package. Supporting security assessment teams. Remediation documentation. Authorization documentation submission and review cycles.

Capstone
14 days
FedRAMP Moderate Authorization Package

Develop a complete FedRAMP Moderate authorization package for a simulated cloud system. Deliver: SSP with all control narratives, SAP, SAR, and POA&M. Peer-reviewed against assessor rubrics.

Delivery
Format
Online — self-paced with live weekly sessions
Duration
14 weeks · approximately 8–12 hours/week
Sessions
Weekly live cohort sessions (recorded for async access)
Assessment
Module assessments + peer-reviewed capstone project
Faculty
ELDR Institute practitioners and domain experts with active client engagement — not academic faculty without operational experience
Pricing
Individual Enrollment
Full program access · Digital credential
$3,295
Corporate (5+ Seats)
Team enrollment · Admin dashboard
$2,695/seat (5+ seats)
Government
Federal, state, and local government
$2,295
Student
Valid .edu email required
$1,295
ELDR Institute Member
Active Knowledge Portal subscribers
$2,095

All prices in USD. Institutional licensing available for 25+ seats. Contact institute@eldrinc.com

Enrollment

Early access
registration is open.

Cohort dates are confirmed directly with enrolled students. Early access registrants receive priority placement, program updates, and locked-in pricing before public enrollment opens.

Or email: institute@eldrinc.com · Request Corporate Training

Frequently Asked Questions
When does enrollment open?

The ELDR Certified Cybersecurity Professional is currently accepting early access registrations. Cohort dates will be confirmed with enrolled students and announced to the waitlist.

Is this certification recognized externally?

The CSP credential is an ELDR Institute professional designation. It is grounded in the same regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, AICPA) referenced in enterprise and government hiring requirements. Continuing education credit applications are in development.

Is there a group rate for corporate teams?

Yes. Groups of 5 or more receive the corporate rate of $2,695/seat (5+ seats). Institutional licensing for large enterprise deployments is available — contact institute@eldrinc.com.

Is there a refund policy?

Full refunds are available within 14 days of enrollment confirmation. Partial refunds are available up to the end of Module 2. No refunds after Module 2 completion.

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