CIS 502 Assignment 3
Cybersecurity NICE
Cybersecurity is such an important topic today and understanding
its implications is paramount in the security profession. Compliance,
certification, accreditation, and assessment are critical in understanding the
legal and ethical procedures to follow as a security professional. In support
of cybersecurity initiatives, the National Initiative for Cyber Security
Education (NICE) has published several initiatives in regard to protecting
national security. The following document titled, âNational Initiative for
Cybersecurity Educationâ, located at
http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/framework/documents/NICE-Cybersecurity-Workforce-
Framework-Summary-Booklet.pdf, will be used to help you complete the
assignment.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
1. Examine the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education
and describe the initiative.
2. Assess the value of the NICE framework. Discuss the importance
of this framework in regard to?the security profession and individual organizations.
3. Suggest three (3) examples that illustrate the importance of
the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education initiative.
4. Describe the expected outcomes of this initiative.
5. Evaluate how organizations can implement the NICE framework to
prevent internal and external attacks.
6. Determine how the NICE framework addresses the legal and
ethical issues in the field of information security.
7. Use at least three (3) quality resources outside of the
suggested resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do
not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
studentâs name, the professorâs name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length