Explore KSACs by Pathway
In late 2025, the Partnership pulled together members of industry from across tech to share how the in-demand skillsets for entry-level roles in their fields have changed in the last two years. The Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Credentials (KSACs) below reflect their feedback on entry-level expectations, especially in a tech workplace increasingly shaped by AI.
6. Data Security
| Label | KSAC Description | Bloom's Taxonomy Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Explain information assurance (IA) principles and organizational requirements that are relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation | knowledge | 2 |
| b | Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles | knowledge | 2 |
| c | Explain data classification standards and methodologies based on sensitivity and other risk factors | knowledge | 2 |
| d | Explain authorization and access control principles and methods | knowledge | 2 |
| e | Describe the fundamental concepts of Risk Management and Risk Management Life Cycle | knowledge | 2 |
| f | Explain rationale for data anonymization and data security standards- | knowledge | 2 |
| g | Identify situations vulnerable to insider threats | knowledge | 2 |
| h | Explain various methods to prevent insider threats | knowledge | 2 |
| i | Describe the spectrum of insider threats and its implications | knowledge | 2 |