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NICE STRATEGIC PLAN Strategic Plan

(2021 2025) 

NICE FRAMEWORK 

Program Office Resources 

Energizing and promoting a robust ecosystem of 

cybersecurity EDUCATION, 

TRAINING, and WORKFORCE development 

NICE, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology 

(NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a partnership

between government, academia, and the private sector. NICE 

builds on existing successful programs, facilitates change and 

innovation, and bring leadership and vision to increase the 

number of skilled cybersecurity professionals helping to keep 

our Nation secure. 

Promote the Discovery of 

Cybersecurity Careers and 

Multiple Pathways 

The Strategic Plan outlines the vision, goals, and 

objectives for the NICE Community. An 

Implementation Plan expands on this by identifying 

strategies for each objective. 

Transform Learning to 

Build and Sustain a Diverse 

and Skilled Workforce 

Modernize the Talent 

Management Process 

to Address 

Cybersecurity Skills Gaps 

Expand Use of the 

Workforce Framework for 

Cybersecurity 

(NICE Framework) 

Drive Research on Effective 

Practices for Cybersecurity 

Workforce Development 

The NICE Workforce Framework for 

Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) establishes a 

common language to describe and share 

information about cybersecurity work. It is used by 

learners (including students, job seekers, and 

employees), companies, education and training 

organizations, and government to help promote 

careers, define jobs, recruit staff, and develop their 

workforce. 

NICE Framework Building Blocks 

Task, Knowledge, and Skill (TKS) statements are the 

core building blocks of the NICE Framework. These 

statements are used and applied via Work Roles, 

Competency Areas, and Teams. Using this approach 

across multiple workforce frameworks allows the 

same statements to be referenced when pertinent to 

more than one field of work. 

NICE Framework Success Stories 

Do you want to find out how others are using the 

NICE Framework? These short summaries highlight 

successful implementations, including why and how 

an organization has applied the NICE Framework 

and their results and lessons learned. 

NICE Framework in Focus Interviews 

Listen in on interviews with a cybersecurity 

practitioners who share about their career path, the 

kind of work they do and who they work with, and 

advice for others. 

Learn more about the NICE Framework 

nist.gov/nice/framework

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NICE COMMUNITY NICE EVENTS NICE RESOURCES 

The NICE Community Coordinating Council 

influences concept development, designs strategies, 

and pursues actions that help implement the NICE 

Strategic Plan. Working Groups and Communities of 

Interest include: 

WORKINGGROUPS COMMUNITIESOFINTEREST 

▪ Talent Management ▪ Apprenticeships 

▪ Career Discovery ▪ Career Ambassadors 

▪ Transform Learning ▪ Competitions 

▪ Diversity and Inclusion 

▪ K12 Cybersecurity 

▪ NICE Framework 

The NICE Interagency Coordinating Council 

convenes federal government partners for 

consultation, communication, and coordination of 

programs, projects, and initiatives to grow and 

sustain the Nation’s cybersecurity workforce. 

The Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Program 

Is a national network of employers, educators, 

learners, and more serving as champions for growing 

and diversifying the cybersecurity workforce. 

NICE Planning Committees are comprised of 

experts from industry, academia, and government 

who contribute their time and ideas to strengthen 

cybersecurity education, training, and workforce 

development. 

NICE Webinars feature speakers who engage with 

learners, industry, and government on key 

cybersecurity workforce issues — from current trends 

to successful models and common challenges. 

The annual NICE Conference and Expo can’t be 

missed! Hear the latest on topics of interest to the 

cybersecurity profession; network with thought 

leaders from education, government, industry, and 

non-profits; and learn about the most recent 

cybersecurity developments, products, and services. 

The annual NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education 

Conference is where cybersecurity educators for 

today’s K12 youth come together. Attendees learn 

strategies for designing cybersecurity career 

pathways, innovative approaches to cybersecurity 

education, ways to promote cyber awareness, and 

more. 

Cybersecurity Career Week takes place during the 

third week each October to call attention to the 

contributions to society and innovations that 

cybersecurity practitioners make. Find resources, 

ideas on how to promote and learn about 

cybersecurity, and engage with others! 

The Federal Information Security Educators 

(FISSEA) Conference and Forums elevate issues 

and support learning that assists Federal agencies in 

strengthening their employee cybersecurity 

awareness and training programs. 

NICE News 

News articles that spotlight academic, industry, and 

government developments of interest to the cybersecurity 

workforce community; updates on key NICE programs and 

projects; and other important news and trending topics in the

NICE Community. 

NICE One-Pagers

These easy-to-read fact sheets on subjects like Workforce 

Demand and Cybersecurity Apprenticeships give you a quick 

overview and point you to more information to help you quickly 

learn about a topic. 

NICE Framework Resource Center 

Do you want to learn more about the NICE Framework, find out 

how to implement the Framework, or want to find tools and 

resources that you can use when sharing it with others or using 

it for your own career? The NICE Framework Resource Center is 

the place to come to get ideas and support. 

NICE Cybersecurity Apprenticeship 

Program Finder 

This tool helps you locate cybersecurity apprenticeship

programs throughout the United States. Programs may include 

youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship training 

programs, as well as virtual training schemes. 

Veteran Resources 

This resource page provides information on career preparation, 

educational topics, and links to federal and non-profit programs 

that assist United States military veterans who are considering 

a career in cybersecurity. 

Online Cybersecurity Learning Content

This is a curated list of free and low-cost online educational 

content on topics such as information technology and 

cybersecurity. 

Learn more 

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