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  • First-ever cyber workforce strategy aims to grow pipeline of skills

    The Office of Management and Budget outlined a series of steps agencies should take to increase the number of people they recruit, train and prepare to protect federal networks.

    Cybersecurity
    July 12, 2016
  • Alexander: Morale of cyber workforce takes hit from shutdown

    Gen. Keith Alexander, head of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, said the greatest impact of the ongoing government shutdown on cybersecurity is on the morale of the cyber workforce.

    Defense
    October 16, 2013
  • Growing collaboration between US Cyber Command, DHS

    The outgoing chief of staff for U.S. Cyber Command said recently the military\'s professional cyber corps has strong, diverse capabilities.

    Federal Drive
    September 28, 2011
  • OPM’s new cyber worker definition to improve hiring

    The agency and the CIO Council creates a list of the competencies cybersecurity workers need. OPM\'s Kichak said agencies will have a common understanding of the skills and abilities these employees need.

    Budget
    February 28, 2011
  • DoD wants common cyber picture

    The Cyber Command is focused on achieving real-time capabilities, but the director of current operations said they still have serious work to do. He appealed to industry leaders for help designing a sufficient platform.

    Defense
    February 24, 2011
  • Navy activates real-time view of networks

    The Navy\'s Fleet Cyber Command said a lack of real-time visibility into their computer networks is a problem. A new operations center opening this week at Ft. Meade will let technicians see cyber attacks as they are happening.

    Defense
    December 14, 2010
  • How to build a better cybersecurity workforce

    Security community urges lawmakers to consider feedback regarding how to solve federal human capital crisis in cybersecurity. ISC\'s Hord Tipton gives us details on a new poll.

    Federal Drive
    November 17, 2010
  • Air Force grooming cyber wingmen

    The service is giving careful thought to the human side of the cybersecurity equation. The top commander of the Air Force\'s Space Command said it\'s no longer a matter of information assurance, and it\'s all about mission assurance.

    Defense
    November 12, 2010
  • Northrop, UMBC launch cybersecurity program

    Northrop Grumman, the nation\'s largest security contractor has joined forced with the University of Maryland Baltimore County to launch a new cybersecurity program.

    Federal Drive
    November 09, 2010
  • Cyber workforce cannot be a zero sum game

    Agencies and industry are trading employees with specific technology skills, but in the end both need to increase the overall workforce. One expert calls for the professionalization of cybersecurity workers. Agencies are finding new ways to recruit these in-demand employees.

    Budget
    October 22, 2010
  • OPM survey shaping future cyber workforce

    National Cybersecurity Awareness Month officially kicks off today. In coming weeks, federal officials are expected to launch a number of public programs to raise awareness of the importance of securing the nation\'s computer networks for both government and private industry. But some officials also are using it as an opportunity to ask, \"Where will the cybersecurity workers of tomorrow come from?\"

    Budget
    October 01, 2010
  • NIST offers Continuous Monitoring FAQ

    Rent-a-botnet attack for $9 an hour, Macs under attack by spyware

    Federal Drive
    June 02, 2010
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