1/4 of DOD cyber jobs are vacant. Here's the plan to fill them
Civilian cyber workers are the main challenge, as it's harder for DOD to attract and keep them.
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Civilian cyber workers are the main challenge, as it's harder for DOD to attract and keep them.
Civilian cyber workers are the main challenge, as it's harder for DOD to attract and keep them.
The White House unveiled its new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy on Monday. The goal is to encourage skilled cybersecurity professionals in healthcare and other industries, communicating the benefits of careers in public service to job seekers and lowering barriers associated with hiring and onboarding, according to the Office of the National Cyber Director.
The DoD's new cyber workforce strategy aims to address 30K unfilled cyber positions, and the agency is looking hard at "moving away from certifications," said Mark Gorak, cyber workforce policy and development integrator.
The 2023-27 strategy aims to improve identification, recruitment, development, and retention of civilians in IT and related jobs.