Associate specializing in competency modeling and assessment.
A Shortage of Key Cyber Competencies
The ongoing discussion in the federal government of how to build cyber programs to meet established and emerging missions has been interesting to watch. As with any significant transformation, the discussion requires attention to each of the four dimensions of change: people, process, technology, and physical Infrastructure. While each dimension presents its own obstacles to cyber program development, the people component is particularly challenging. Read more
Challenges to Ensuring a Cyber-Ready Pipeline
While current federal workforce estimates and the required number of cyber professionals needed in specialized and technical areas vary greatly (further emphasizing the need for more sophisticated cyber workforce planning), the overall takeaway is that the current supply of cyber expertise falls short of the demand. Gaps in cyber workforce capacity and capability are partially attributable to exponential growth in demand for these professionals in keeping pace with rapidly advancing technology. Read more
Outlook for Improving Cyber Competencies
The focus and attention on cyber across the government and in the media have raised the nation’s awareness and interest in cyber-related topics. The growing demand for cyber talent and interest from students and professionals in pursuing cyber as a career field has been met with greater opportunity for acquiring degrees and certification through a variety of programs offered by academic institutions and private organizations. Read more
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