NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework: National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

Published

August 7, 2017

Author(s)

William D. Newhouse

Abstract

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.

Citation

Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-181

Report Number

800-181

NIST Pub Series

Special Publication (NIST SP)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-181

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Keywords

Ability, cybersecurity, cyberspace, education, knowledge, role, skill, task, training, workforce

Citation

Newhouse, W. (2017), NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework: National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-181 (Accessed April 29, 2024)