September 5, 2024 at 06:13PM
The White House unveiled a new plan to address the critical cybersecurity job vacancies in the US by promoting cyber as a national service. The Office of the National Cyber Director’s “Service for America” campaign aims to connect job seekers with opportunities in cybersecurity through career events, job application seminars, and skills-based approaches. The strategy targets both government and private sector positions.
The White House has launched the Service for America campaign to address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the United States. This initiative aims to highlight cybersecurity as a national service and connect job seekers with opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. The campaign includes career events, seminars on navigating the federal job application process, and workshops to explore cybersecurity careers. The focus is not limited to government positions, as there is also a recognition of the need to fill cybersecurity jobs in the private sector. The National Cyber Director, Harry Coker Jr., emphasized the growing demand for cyber talent and the need to train more individuals to fill these critical roles. Efforts outlined in last year’s National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy include removing degree requirements from cybersecurity jobs, promoting a skills-based approach, expanding apprenticeships, and supporting local training initiatives. It remains unclear if the White House plans to continue the campaign beyond the current two-month “sprint” or if there are future initiatives to address the nearly half a million vacant cybersecurity jobs.