The NICE Cyber Security Framework: Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics Second Edition 2023 Edition

“The book will also be of value to employers, human resources (HR) departments, and hiring managers to identify and define cybersecurity roles and skills within their organizations. Individuals can also use the book to explore career prospects in cybersecurity.” (David B. Henderson, Computing Reviews, August 29, 2023)

This updated textbook is for courses in cyber security education that follow the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework which adopts the Competency- Based Education (CBE) method. The book creates content based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (a.k.a. KSAs) described in the NICE framework.

This book focuses on cyber analytics and intelligence areas. The book has 18 chapters: Introduction, Acquisition Management, Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Cyber Defense Analysis and Support, Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Operational Planning, Cyber Policy and Strategy Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybersecurity Management, Forensics Analysis, Identity Management, Incident Response, Collection Operations, Computer Network Defense, Data Analysis, Threat Analysis and last chapter, Vulnerability Assessment.

• Updated to mirror classes set up by the US-based National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE);
• Used by universities, corporations, and in government training;
• Includes content that provides skill-based instruction.