cybersecurity workforce Archives

Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

House bill would give CISA millions to diversify cyber workforce

The agency would get $20 million annually to create a program promoting cybersecurity jobs to disadvantaged communities.

May 22, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, speaks during the Elastic Public Sector Summit 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)

Departing top CISA official reflects on nearly four years in the cyber hot seat

Eric Goldstein spoke with CyberScoop about where the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has made progress, lessons learned and what’s next.

May 17, 2024 By Tim Starks

A computer engineer configures a server in a data center. (Photo by Thomas Barwick, Getty Images)

Women make less than men in US cyber jobs — but the gap is narrowing

A study from non-profit ISC2 finds that the cybersecurity fields bucks U.S. trends of pay disparities between men and women.

Apr 11, 2024 By Tim Starks

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

Raytheon’s Julian Zottl on training the new cyber workforce to be better defenders

CyberScoop speaks with Raytheon at CyberTalks 2022.

Nov 2, 2022 By CyberScoop Staff

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission pushed some major policies into law. So what now?

It's going to track how its recommendations are implemented, and study some issues where it only scratched the surface.

Mar 8, 2022 By Tim Starks

A view of the south facade of the White House in Washington. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)

White House preps order to clarify top cyber roles in federal government

It would be the second major E.O. after a May directive on federal agencies' digital defenses.

Nov 3, 2021 By Tim Starks

Staying ahead of the adversary with AI- and ML-enabled SOC capabilities

CISO Paul Beckman looks at how organizations can modernize their security operations centers to keep pace with the rapid adoption of applications and expanding enterprise IT environments.

Oct 21, 2021 By CyberScoop Staff

Seven years later, DHS set to roll out dramatic changes to system for hiring cyber pros

It will change how DHS cyber personnel are paid, how they're evaluated after applying and how they're assessed for raises.

Oct 20, 2021 By Tim Starks