CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE: Agencies Need to Accurately Categorize Positions to Effectively Identify Critical Staffing Needs

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Abstract:

A key component of mitigating and responding to cyber threats is having a qualified, well-trained cybersecurity workforce. The act requires OPM and federal agencies to take several actions related to cyber security workforce planning. These actions include categorizing all IT, cybersecurity, and cyber-related positions using OPM personnel codes for specific work roles, and identifying critical staffing needs.

Author(s):
Wilshusen, Gregory C. ; Kalugdan, Tammi ; Woo, Merry ; Aguilar, Carlos S. ; Anderegg, Alexander ; Bixby, Christina ; Barden, Carl ; Businsky, Chris ; Chanley, Virginia ; Grant, Cynthia ; Hawkins, Paris ; Hinga, Lee ; Howard, James ; Khadri, Assia ; Plocher, David ; Putansu, Steven ; Smith, Priscilla ; ,
Author Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office
Funding Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office , Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2019 Mar 01
Pagination:
93

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
business administration, personnel management, information systems, united states government, congress, department of homeland security, department of defense, employment, human resources, department of veterans affairs, commerce, cybersecurity, education, governments, management personnel, accountability, homeland security
Keyword(s):
workforce, staffing
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 01
Update Date:
2021 Dec 13