| name | Awareness and Training (PR.AT)_awareness-and-training |
| description | The organization's personnel are provided with cybersecurity awareness and training so that they can perform their cybersecurity-related tasks |
| category | authorization |
| version | 2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","csf","v2.0","awareness and training (pr-at)","pr","category"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-284"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Awareness and Training (PR.AT) Awareness and Training
High-Level Description
Function: PROTECT (PR)
Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
The organization's personnel are provided with cybersecurity awareness and training so that they can perform their cybersecurity-related tasks
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for Awareness and Training (PR.AT).
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that Awareness and Training (PR.AT) outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for PROTECT
Step 3: Map to Technical Controls
Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | Policy and procedure review | Interviews and documentation |
Remediation Guide
Achieve the Awareness and Training (PR.AT) Awareness and Training outcome:
The organization's personnel are provided with cybersecurity awareness and training so that they can perform their cybersecurity-related tasks
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Awareness and Training (PR.AT) Awareness and Training outcome not achieved | High | PROTECT Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control |
References
