On November 2, NIST released the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework ("NCWF") as a resource to allow U.S. employers to more effectively identify, recruit, develop, and maintain cybersecurity talent. The framework represents collaboration among government, industry, and academia, with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security serving as significant contributors. NIST also announced its intention that the NCWF will serve as a building block to developing cybersecurity training standards.

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