NICE Framework Components Version 2.0.0 – Changes & Updates

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NICE Framework Work Role Categories
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May 6, 2025 | Originally published by National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) on April 1, 2025

Did you know the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) version 2.0.0 was recently released?

The NICE Framework establishes a standard approach and common language for describing cybersecurity work and learner capabilities. The NICE Framework seeks to improve how to identify, recruit, develop, and retain cyber talent. NICE Framework components include work role categories; work roles; competency areas; and task, knowledge, and skill (TKS) statements, as well as the relationships between those elements.