CyBOK resources for users
Funded Projects
| Universities (teaching and research) | |
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To understand the background of how and why CyBOK was produced. Gives a summary of the design and development process. |
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These resources are designed to support UK Higher Education programme directors in the application process for NCSC certification. |
CyBOK mapping framework and appendices CyBOK tabular representation of KAs Knowledge trees and topic list |
Short use case testimonials demonstrate examples of how CyBOK has already been used to help in programme design (outside of the certification process). |
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CyBOK specific learning resources for use in both programme design and delivery. |
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To signpost programme leaders to non-CyBOK learning resources to support blended learning needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Schools and colleges | |
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To provide a general overview of CyBOK and the formation of CyBOK and the cyber security definition. |
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A visual education resource on cyber security based around CyBOK to engage young people. |
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To give short introductions to younger people on the KAs without having to commit to reading a 20 page full KA. |
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Highlights some of the gaps when integrating cyber security into schools (secondary and primary). |
| Training organisations | |
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To understand the background of how and why CyBOK was produced. Gives a summary of the design and development process. |
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Enable mapping by training providers of their training programmes against CyBOK using the knowledge trees. Required for NCSC certification in 2021. |
CyBOK mapping framework – academic and professional programmes CyBOK tabular representation of KAs |
To demonstrate where the focus of different HE programmes and professional certifications lie. To highlight the knowledge focus of graduates and potential/current employees. |
Mappings of University and Professional Training Programmes to CyBOK |
| Employers (including industry, SMEs and Gvmt as an employer) | |
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To demonstrate the differences between existing frameworks. |
ISC2 and ISACA mappings |
To demonstrate where the focus of different HE programmes and professional certifications lie. To highlight the knowledge focus of graduates and potential/current employees. |
Mappings of University and Professional Training Programmes to CyBOK |
Specific examples of how the end product of the mapping exercise (spider diagrams) can also enable organisations to identify with more certainty/clarity the knowledge gained for potential employees and any gaps in knowledge coverage. |
Use cases (industry) |
| Professional Bodies | |
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Provides an extensive knowledge base and framework on which to build professional certification schemes and programmes. |
Resources
Oasis Cyber Detective comics – episodes 1 to 6
Welcome to the World of Oasis where its inhabitants are kept safe by the technology they surround themselves with as they try to rebuild their lives.
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 1
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 2
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 3
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 4
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 5
Oasis Cyber Detective Episode 6
Oasis Cyber Detective - Games:
Games linked to the Oasis Detective comics are downloadable. Please note that the code was produced by a third party, has not be security tested by the CyBOK team and does not come with any warranties.
Drone Data
Perception Tester
CyBOK Project Documents
Guide for Authors [Revision to KA]
Guide for Authors [New KA]
Brief for Authors [New KG/TG]
CyBOK Change Management Process
Review and Update Process for Knowledge Areas
Change mechanism for Knowledge Guides and Topic Guides
CyBOK Version 1.1.0
CyBOK Version 1.0
CyBOK Version 1.0