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About
NIST Special Publication 800-181 revision 1, the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework), describes cybersecurity work and what individuals and teams need to know and do to perform that work.
The NICE Framework building blocks are Task, Knowledge, and Skill (TKS) statements that can be used via:
- Competency Areas: A cluster of related Knowledge and Skill statements that correlates with one’s capability to perform Tasks in a particular domain.
- Work Roles: A grouping of work for which someone is responsible or accountable.
- Teams: Groups formed to collectively tackle complex challenges by bringing together individuals with complementary skills and experience.
The NICE Framework is used by employers, learners (including students, job-seekers, and employees), academia, and training and certification providers. The NICE Framework is intended to be applied in the public and private sectors, across industries, and both nationwide and internationally.
Learn more about the NICE Framework and its components.
Find resources by audience.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the NICE Framework, including an FAQ especially for K12 educators. Still have a question? NICEFramework [at] nist.gov (Email us.)
Ways to Engage
Get involved with supporting the NICE Framework. From group participation to direct feedback, learn more here.
Revision Process
Learn how revisions are made and what the change request process entails.
History
Learn about the inception of the NICE Framework and access earlier versions.
Related Programs
NIST SP 800-16, Information Technology Security Training Requirements: a Role- and Performance-Based Model
IT security training requirements appropriate for a distributed computing environment with flexibility for extension to accommodate future technologies and related risk management decisions.
Draft NISTIR 8193, Framework Work Role Capability Indicators: Indicators for Performing Work Roles
Capability indicators are recommended education, certification, training, experiential learning, and continuous learning that could signal an increased ability to perform a given NICE Framework work role.
Cybersecurity Framework
Appendix D of NIST SP 800-181
Article on NICE Framework Meets Cybersecurity Framework
NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guides
Multifactor Authentication for E-Commerce – see appendix A
Privileged Account Management for the Financial Services Sector – see table 3-1
Mobile Device Security: Corporate-Owned Personally-Enabled (COPE) - see Appendix I
Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)
Mapping SFIA skills to NICE Framework Work Roles
SFIA Skills & Competency Framework
Contacts
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NICE FRAMEWORK
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NICE Framework Program Office