Full title in original language:
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Cybercrime Cybercrime preventionTarget audience:
Policy makers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
open access
Corporate authors:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States
Publication year:
2017
Published by:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States
Copyright holder:
© National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States
Contact name and address:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States
Contact website:
Key themes:
cybercrime, cybercrime prevention, crime, cybersecurity, cyber security, cyberspace, education
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Short description:
This publication describes the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NICE Framework), a reference structure that describes the interdisciplinary nature of the cybersecurity work. It serves as a fundamental reference resource for describing and sharing information about cybersecurity work and the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to complete tasks that can strengthen the cybersecurity posture of an organization. As a common, consistent lexicon that categorizes and describes cybersecurity work, the NICE Framework improves communication about how to identify, recruit, develop, and retain cybersecurity talent. The NICE Framework is a reference source from which organizations or sectors can develop additional publications or tools that meet their needs to define or provide guidance on different aspects of cybersecurity workforce development, planning, training, and education.