cybersecurity workforce Archives

A view of Department of Energy headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

AI won’t replace cybersecurity workforce, agency leaders say

DOE, GSA cyber experts said automation will help the workforce, not replace it.

Apr 1, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing for national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Nov. 2, 2023. in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

White House moves to ease education requirements for federal cyber contracting jobs

National Cyber Director Harry Coker wants to see a more diverse cybersecurity workforce.

Jan 11, 2024 By Elias Groll

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., speaks during a press conference on new legislation to support Holocaust education nationwide at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bipartisan House legislation calls for two new federal cybersecurity training programs

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act would establish an apprenticeship program at CISA and a VA pilot program to train veterans on cyber work.

Dec 1, 2023 By Matt Bracken

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

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Implementing the Pentagon’s new Cyber Workforce Strategy

Principal Director for Resources and Analysis in the DOD Office of the Chief Information Officer Mark Gorak.

Apr 4, 2023 By FedScoop Staff

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

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