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Welcome to the NICE eNewsletter
In November of 2019, NICE announced that it will plan to review and update the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. NICE is planning a comprehensive review during 2020 to improve the NICE Framework to meet national (and international) needs for a skilled cybersecurity workforce. This eNewsletter is a special themed edition with articles that focus on applications and uses of the NICE Framework from Academia, Industry, and Government. The Feature Article describes in further detail our plans for reviewing and updating the NICE Framework, including an appeal for you to respond to our Request For Comments. We are also partnering with the National CyberWatch Center on a Special Issue of the Cybersecurity Skills Journal on the NICE Framework so be sure to check out the Call for Abstracts. You can stay informed with updates by visiting the new NICE Framework Resource Center and look for further announcements at the NICE Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 16-18, 2020.
Rodney Petersen
Director, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
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Call for Abstracts
Special Issue of the Cybersecurity Skills Journal focused on the NICE Framework
The NICE Framework was published as NIST Special Publication 800-181 in August
2017. NICE intends to review and update the NICE Framework during 2020.
Therefore, the Cybersecurity Skills Journal is seeking manuscript ideas and drafts that
examine the usefulness, benefits, and challenges associated with the adoption,
adaptation, or extension of the NICE Framework in cybersecurity practice, to improve
learning, and advance the state of cybersecurity capability maturity. We invite authors
to submit a paper proposal or draft manuscript abstract that conforms to the structured
abstract format specified in the Cybersecurity Skills Journal Author Guidelines.
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NICE Framework Review and Update Process
by Lisa Dorr, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pam Frugoli, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; Matt Isnor, Office of the Chief Information Officer U.S. Department of Defense; Bill Newhouse, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce; and Ben Scribner, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is planning to update the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NICE Framework), NIST Special Publication 800-181. The public was invited to provide related input by January 13, 2020. Read More
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NICE Framework in Focus
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A profile of a cybersecurity practitioner to illustrate application of the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework categories, specialty areas, and work roles.
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CATEGORY: Securely Provision and Oversee and Govern
Conceptualizes, designs, procures, and/or builds secure information technology (IT) systems, with responsibility for aspects of system and/or network development. Provides leadership, management, direction, or development and advocacy so the organization may effectively conduct cybersecurity work.
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NAME: Gregory L Bird
TITLE: Mission Systems Branch Chief
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Infrastructure Security Division
SPECIALTY AREAS: Systems Requirements Planning, Program and Project Management and Acquisition
WORK ROLES: Systems Requirements Planner, IT Project Manager, and Product Support Manager
ACADEMIC DEGREES: B.S., Management of Information Systems: Information Assurance, Minor Information Security, Liberty University; B.S., Management of Information Systems: Data Networking, Minor Information Systems, Liberty University; M.S. Cybersecurity, Liberty University
CERTIFICATIONS: (ISC)2 CISSP, ISSEP, ISSMP; CompTIA Security+, Network+; Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching, Security, Service Provider, CCDP; ITILv3 Foundations & Intermediate
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NICE Spotlight On
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Helping Students Map a Career in Cybersecurity using the NICE Framework
By Valarie (Vicki) McLain, Computer Information Systems Instructor and Director for the Center for Cybersecurity, Lake Superior College
Have you ever looked at the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and wondered, “What is this? How am I going to utilize this in my class?” If so, you’re not alone! Many people are aware that hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity positions in the U.S. are currently unfilled. However, very few people know how broad and varied the field of cybersecurity is and how to construct a workforce that meets their mission goals. Read More
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Growing IBM’s Cybersecurity Workforce by Revising Job Descriptions with the NICE Framework & New Collar Principles
by Tommy Wenzlau, Talent Leader New Collar Initiatives at IBM
The cybersecurity skills gap is real and growing. CyberSeek data shows an estimated 500,000 unfilled cybersecurity roles in the United States. How will we begin to close that gap if we don’t start thinking – and acting – differently about how we identify and develop talent? Read More
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Using the NICE Framework to Assess the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
This story was compiled from a contribution by Anthony Marucci, Director of Communications, Office of Personnel Management
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Changes to the requirements for the Center of Academic Excellence designation have fueled the need for new workshops to inform and coach applicants through the new process.
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The NICE Challenge Project released two major platform features, a steady count of new cybersecurity challenges, and experienced ongoing growth with its user base.
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The NICE Working Group has been established to provide a mechanism for the public and private sector to collaborate on advancing cybersecurity education and workforce development.
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