Katzcy LLC

Cooperative Agreement for the U.s. Cyber Team Aligned to the Nice Cybersecurity Framework Purpose: Cybersecurity Competitions Not Only Help Build a Better Workforce, But They Also Keep the Current Workforce Sharp and Support a Thriving Community of Cybersecurity Professionals. Under This Project, Katzcy Will Apply Nist Standards and Best Practices for Developing an Effective and Diverse Cybersecurity Team to Compete at the Annual International Cybersecurity Challenge (icc), as Well as in Other International Scrimmages and Competitions. the Project?s Primary Goal Is to Operationalize the Nist Cybersecurity Framework and Nice Framework by Aligning Athlete Recruiting Efforts, Cybersecurity Competitions, and Training Initiatives With These Frameworks. Activities to Be Performed: the Proposed Project Includes Coordination and Execution of Qualifier Events and Training to Recruit, Scout, and Train an Annual Team of Athletes to Represent the Us in the Icc. Events and Training Materials Will Be Aligned to Nist and Nice Frameworks. Analysis Will Be Conducted to Determine the Benefits of Aligning Training With the Nice Framework, Looking for Any Gaps or Areas in Which Competitions Might Inform Updates to the Nice Framework and Other Career Awareness Building Efforts.expected Outcomes: Success in This Project Will Result in Us Participation and Recognition on a Global Cybersecurity Platform. Mappings of Content Will Provide Improved Insight on Tasks, Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required in the Cybersecurity Workforce. Further, the Project Will Provide Nist With a Case Study Built to Test and Operationalize Its Frameworks as Central Tools for Recruiting, Training, and Forming Cybersecurity Talent.intended Beneficiaries: the Nice Program Office at Nist Will Have Direct Input About How the Nice Framework Can Be Used for Training and in Competition Settings. the Public Will Be Provided With Opportunities to Participate in Cybersecurity Games and Join a Team Representing the Us on a Global Scale.subrecipient Activities: There Are No Planned Subawards.