cybersecurity workforce Archives

More than 650 cyber professionals, including U.S. service members and DoD civilians, as well as partner nation military personnel and other agency personnel, participated in exercise Cyber Flag 19-1, in Suffolk, Va., June 21-28. The tactical-level exercise focused on the continued building of a community of defensive cyber operators and the improvement of the overall capability of the U.S. and partner nations. For a full story on the exercise, go to https://www.army.mil/article/224181 (U.S. Cyber Command Public Affairs photo)

Top Army general vows for new cyber talent management system

The Army is working to change the way it does cyber talent management, including different fitness requirements and promotion structures.

Mar 12, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

NSA launches open source training platform for apps, development

The new tool, called SkillTree, was developed for training NSA employees on complex applications as well as software development, but it is available for adaptation by the…

Oct 16, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Army opens its new Cyber Command headquarters

"The IT is very powerful," Army Cyber Command's top general said of the new headquarters for his command.

Sep 4, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Staff Sgt. Jared Hight, a crew chief with the 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Boise, Idaho, researches information on government computer at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 8, 2019. The aircraft is currently in Nevada to participate in Green Flag-West 19-8 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)

Air Force’s Digital University prepares for launch with a focus on ‘tactical operators’

The Air Force's new "Digital University" is free for all airmen and civilians working in the department to learn more about cyber, IT and other technical training.

Aug 21, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

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National Security Commission on AI recommends digital reserve corps and academy

The ideas would help to increase the technology workforce in the government and retain workers in the private secretor through a reserve corps like the military.

Jul 20, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan addresses the media during a press conference about trade and travel matters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, Feb. 13, 2018. U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo

DHS lacks a cyber workforce strategy four years later

Without proper staffing and training, the department can't be sure federal systems are secure, according to the Office of Inspector General.

Sep 30, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir

Army’s new cyber units come with serious workforce challenges, GAO finds

The Army is facing a range of staffing, equipment and training issues as it shifts to face the future of warfare.

Aug 15, 2019 By Jackson Barnett

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Commission issues early recommendations for better federal IT hiring

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service has a few ideas on how the federal government can better attract and retain IT and cybersecurity talent. In…

May 28, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

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Cybersecurity pros could work for multiple agencies under bill passed by Senate

Skilled federal cybersecurity workers could be rotated among civilian agencies under bipartisan legislation the Senate passed Tuesday. The intent is not only to help fill specific gaps…

May 1, 2019 By Joe Warminsky

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Applications open for second Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy cohort

The White House Office of Management and Budget and the Federal CIO Council announced Tuesday that they have opened applications for the second round of the new,…

Apr 23, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier