Establishing Federal Institute for Cyber Workforce Training and Development
This Act mandates the creation of a plan to establish a Federal Institute serving as a centralized resource for training the US government's cyber workforce. The goal is to enhance national digital security by better preparing new and existing personnel to defend cyberspace resources. The Institute will offer training regardless of whether an individual holds a college degree, broadening career opportunities in the public sector for diverse candidates.
Key points
Strengthening Digital Security: The US government will gain better-trained specialists to protect critical systems and data from cyber threats.
New Career Opportunities: The Institute will train new hires and mid-career personnel, offering federal cybersecurity career paths without requiring a college degree.
Standardized Training: Training programs will be standardized and based on the NICE framework, ensuring high quality and consistency of knowledge across government agencies.
HR Training Included: The plan also includes training for hiring managers and HR staff to improve the recruitment and management of cyber professionals.
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