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DefenseScoop’s Billy Mitchell (left) and DOD’s Mark Gorak (right) speak onstage at the Federal Forum on March 13, 2024. (Photo Source: EPNAC, Isaac Latimer)

DOD cyber workforce policy leader sees ‘golden opportunity’ to modernize

"One of my number one goals for this year is to get to skills-based hiring," said a senior official.

Mar 13, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 04, 2012)- Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) personnel use specialized computer programs to conduct a forensic analysis of a hard drive. (U.S. Navy photo by Ed Buice/Released)

DOD sees decrease in civilian cyber workforce shortage amid efforts to beef up talent pipeline

The official leading the DOD's cyber workforce effort boasted improvements but said there is still much work to be done.

Nov 7, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

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DOD unveils cyber workforce implementation plan, taking a ‘different approach’ to managing talent

The DOD released its implementation plan for its new cyber workforce strategy.

Aug 3, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau