cybersecurity workforce Archives

Representative-elect Glenn Ivey, D-MD, arrives for orientation for newly elected members at the House Auditorium of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on November 14, 2022. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Rep. Glenn Ivey: Government must ‘create the space’ for younger tech talent

Congressman Ivey said creating new organizational structures that allow federal staff to try and integrate with new technologies is one potential solution for bringing in young, fresh…

Jun 1, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Coffy (center, seated) views the status of the virtual exercise environment as two West Virginia University students and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Brenner (right) observe. Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mallory Coleman)

Government cyber experts feel they lack resources for breach response, finds (ISC)² survey

Respondents from government and military expressed uncertainty over their organization's breach response capabilities.

Oct 26, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew conducts a search and rescue demonstration in front of the Coast Guard Cutter James Feb. 19, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)

Coast Guard needs to improve its cyber workforce says watchdog

The GAO calls on the service to adopt six key recommendations to improve the ability of its staff to respond to cyberattacks.

Sep 28, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

Cybersecurity skills shortage has led to a talent war between agencies says Commerce CIO

"It's a very, very tough situation with cybersecurity hiring. It's extremely difficult getting the right people with the right skills right now."

Aug 24, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

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Bill to create cybersecurity workforce rotational program passes House

The legislation is intended to increase talent exchange between the federal government and private sector.

Sep 29, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Department of Energy expands CyberForce program

The department seeks more cybersecurity talent to secure industrial control systems and operational technology.

Jul 30, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

OPM rules federal agencies can rehire staff at higher pay grades

The guidance comes as government departments look for further ways to hire technology talent.

Jun 10, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

Army Cyber Command, Cyber Flag 2019 — Participants in the Army’s Cyber Flag exercise in Suffolk, Virginia, in June 2019. (U.S. Cyber Command)

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

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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

Security concerns have agencies reaching a tipping point toward managed services

The breadth of IT and cybersecurity challenges, along with a critical shortage of talent, make managed and professional services a compelling option for federal IT departments.

Oct 7, 2020 By Chris Novak