• Online, Self-Paced

This topic provides information about the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Tasks for the Cyber Defense Analyst (PR-CDA-001). This course covers BASELINE and FOCUSED training requirements providing information for a Security Operations Center (SOC) operator.

Learning Objectives

None

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • All-Source Analysis
  • Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Digital Forensics
  • Risk Management
  • Software Development
  • Systems Requirements Planning

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.