GovInfoSecurity Twitter Image: Pixabay A bipartisan group of lawmakers is backing a legislative proposal that would create a program, similar to the National Guard, to deploy those with tech and security skills during significant cyberthreats, such as the recent SolarWinds supply chain attack and exploits of vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers. The Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act would create a pilot program that would provide the departments of Defense and Homeland Security with additional skilled personnel during large-scale cyberthreats. Sens. Jacky Rosen (left) and Marsha Blackburn are co-sponsoring Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act Under the bill, the two departments could call up these cybersecurity reservists to serve in temporary positions as federal civil service employees.