The NICE Cyber Security Framework: Cyber Security Intelligence and Analytics

by Izzat Alsmadi

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031216510
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	04/13/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	83 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Izzat Alsmadi is an Associate Professor in the department of computing and cyber security at the Texas A&M, San Antonio. He has his master and PhD in Software Engineering from North Dakota State University. He has more than 100 conference and journal publications. His research interests include:Software security, software engineering, software testing, social networks and software defined networking. He is lead editor of Information Fusion for Cyber-Security Analytics, Alsmadi, Izzat M, Karabatis, George, Aleroud, Ahmed, Springer, 2017. The author is also a member of The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) group, which meets frequently to discuss enhancements on cyber security education at the national level.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

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)

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