The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlights the critical need for the Department of War to have a capable and ready cyber workforce. The Department's approach features the implementation of a holistic talent management strategy codified in the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, featuring an agile and responsive framework that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. Through DoD 8140, the Department is expanding the qualification program from less than 9,000 positions to roughly 225,000 military, civilian, and contractor positions by establishing foundational and residential qualification criteria for each DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role.
This presentation provides an update on the implementation of DoD 8140. DoW CIO will provide the latest information on the department's implementation of the Defense Cyber Workforce framework, key initiatives, and resources, coupled with joint-service updates on implementation milestones and the collaborative way ahead across the Indo-Pacific theater.