NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
Free resources mapping cybersecurity careers, skills, and learning pathways. Essential for understanding the breadth of cybersecurity roles.
The NICE Framework establishes a common language that describes cybersecurity work and the knowledge and skills needed to complete that work.
It is used by large and small employers, educators, and service and tool providers in both public and private sectors and across industries.
The NICE Framework Resource Center has ideas on how to use the NICE Framework, FAQs and guides, downloadable formats, community resources, and more.
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