968

May 21, 2020
KSATs
968 (NIST ID: K0152)

Knowledge

Knowledge of software related information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., modularization, layering, abstraction, data hiding, simplicity/minimization).
Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.

Core KSAT for the following Work Roles

Product Designer User Interface (UI) (Core) ID: 625 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Manages the user interface design portion of the design process of a product.
Product Manager (Core) ID: 806 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Manages the development of products including the resource management, product strategy (physical or digital), functional requirements, and releases. Coordinate work done by functions (like software engineers, data scientists, and product designers).
Software Developer (Core) ID: 621 (NIST ID: SP-DEV-001) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Executes software planning, requirements, risk management, design, development, architecture, modeling, estimation, configuration management, quality, security, and tests using software development methodologies, architectural structures, viewpoints, styles, design decisions, and frameworks across all lifecycle phases.

Additional KSAT for the following Work Roles

Secure Software Assessor (Additional) ID: 622 (NIST ID: SP-DEV-002) Workforce Element: Cybersecurity

Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.