US-CERT EBK

US-CERT has released a draft of the “security essential body of knowledge” (EBK).

IT Security Competency Areas (Definitions and Functions)
2.1 Data Security
2.2 Digital Forensics
2.3 Enterprise Continuity
2.4 Incident Management
2.5 IT Security Training and Awareness
2.6 IT Systems Operations and Maintenance
2.7 Network Security and Telecommunications
2.8 Personnel Security
2.9 Physical and Environmental Security
2.10 Procurement
2.11 Regulatory and Standards Compliance
2.12 Risk Management
2.13 Strategic Management
2.14 System and Application Security

Fourteen? Maybe they wanted to differentiate from all the other guides that seem to revolve around a dozen. The authors are requesting comments now.

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