The lack of cybersecurity talent is ‘a national security threat,’ says DHS official

guest · Oct 3, 2019

The lack of cybersecurity talent is ‘a national security threat,’ says DHS official
October 4, 2019
https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/03/lack-cybersecurity-professionals-threat-dhs/

One of the most senior officials tasked with protecting U.S. critical infrastructure says that the lack of security professionals in the U.S. is one of the leading threats to national cybersecurity.

“It’s a national security risk that we don’t have the talent regardless of whether it’s in the government or the private sector,” said Manfra. “We have a massive shortage that is expected that will grow larger.”
For Manfra, it’s important that the tech community and the government agencies tasked with protecting the nation’s critical assets work more closely together, and the best way to do that is to encourage a revolving door between cybersecurity agencies and technology companies.

Manfra envisions that government will pay for scholarships for cybersecurity professionals who will spend three to five years in government before moving into the private sector. “It builds a community of people with shared experience [and] in security we’re all trying to do the same things,” she said.
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guest · Nov 15, 2021

DHS launches new effort to attract cybersecurity talent
Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS)
November 15, 2021
https://therecord.media/dhs-launches-new-effort-to-attract-cybersecurity-talent/

The Homeland Security Department on Monday unveiled a new program that gives it more flexibility to recruit and retain cybersecurity personnel.

The Cyber Talent Management System is meant to help the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, the department’s digital security branch, fill vacancies and safeguard the U.S. against online threats like ransomware.

“As our nation continues to face an evolving threat landscape, we cannot rely only on traditional hiring tools to fill mission-critical vacancies,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement, adding it “fundamentally re-imagines how the department hires, develops, and retains top-tier and diverse cybersecurity talent.”
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An interim rule for the program was issued on Monday. Once finalized, it will allow DHS to hire cybersecurity professionals at salaries of up to $255,800 — the same amount Vice President Kamala Harris gets paid — and, in certain circumstances, as much as $332,100 as part of a bid to compete with the more lucrative private sector.

The program will initially be aimed at filling vacancies at CISA and the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer. However, it will be used to help fill cybersecurity positions at several other DHS agencies starting next year.
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guest · Nov 18, 2021

Cyber Talent Management System expected to produce results ‘within months,’ DHS leader says
November 17, 2021
https://www.fedscoop.com/cyber-tale...roduce-results-within-months-dhs-leader-says/

The Department of Homeland Security‘s new Cyber Talent Management System rolled out on Monday is expected to produce results “within months,” according to an agency leader.

Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans Robert Silvers said Wednesday at a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing that he believes the new HR system will be an effective tool for fast-tracking new cyber talent into government.

“I regard the shortfall of cyber talent as a national security issue,” Silvers said. “We do need to streamline other processes, but I do believe the Cyber Talent Management System (CTMS) will show tangible results over a matter of months.”
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DHS earlier this week launched the system, which is one of several recent measures intended to increase the pace of hiring of cybersecurity talent within the department. In July, the department also launched a 60-day cybersecurity workforce sprint, which resulted in 500 job offers and the appointment of about 300 cyber professionals.
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