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Cybersecurity is such an important topic today and
understanding its implications is paramount in the security
profession. Compliance, certification, accreditation, and
assessment are critical in understanding the legal and ethical
procedures to follow as a security professional. In support of
cybersecurity initiatives, the National Initiative for Cyber
Security Education (NICE) has published several initiatives in
regard to protecting national security. The following document
titled, “National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education”, located
at http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/framework/documents/NICE-
Cybersecurity-Workforce- Framework-Summary-Booklet.pdf,
will be used to help you complete the assignment.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
1. Examine the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education
and describe the initiative.
2. Assess the value of the NICE framework. Discuss the
importance of this framework in regard to 
the security
profession and individual organizations.