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
Review and update process of Knowledge Guides
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