Capability methodology

Roles Framework

This framework sets out the typical set of skills expected of cyber and information security professionals in the effective performance of their roles. It was developed through collaboration between both private and public sector organisations and world-renowned academics and security leaders.

Framework Abstract

The CIISec Skills Framework has not, until now, been set against a selection of security roles. This document aims to show how the skills framework (version 2.4) and other frameworks, such as the NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), can be combined to enable the high-level identification of the required skills and experience when organisations are looking to recruit into a role. It has been updated to now include the recently introduced CIISec Security Discipline G – Data Protection, Privacy and Identity Management.

The roles included in this edition are;

  • CISO
  • Head of Cyber/Information Security
  • Information Security Risk Manager
  • Information Security Risk Officer
  • System Security Manager
  • ComSec Manager
  • Senior Security Architect
  • Technical Security Architect
  • Pen tester
  • Threat Analyst
  • Vulnerability analyst

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Other Relevant Material

Skills Framework

This framework describes the range of competencies expected of Information Security and Information Assurance Professionals in the effective performance of their roles. It was developed through collaboration between both private and public sector organisations and world-renowned academics and security leaders.

Knowledge Framework

This framework expands upon the widely used CIISec Skills Framework allowing users to have a consistent view of cyber and information security. The Framework is also a baseline for the ICSF entry-level exam as a self-study material.

Board of Directors

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