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fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Shutdown could erode cyber defenses by sidelining critical staff, experts warn

At stake is a diminished workforce with less capability to analyze and track cyber threats, as well as a bedrock cybersecurity data-sharing law that would expire in tandem with that lapse in appropriations, they told Nextgov/FCW. A shutdown would exacerbate risks to critical infrastructure because staff and resources would be less available for infrastructure owners and operators to access, said Ilona Cohen, chief legal and policy officer at HackerOne and former general counsel at the Office of Management and Budget.
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fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers look to ease educational requirements for federal cyber workforce

Federal hiring for cybersecurity would prioritize candidates' skills over formal education, loosening degree requirements and increasing transparency on educational qualifications.
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fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with WiCyS's Executive Director

Women in cybersecurity are driving innovation and addressing workforce shortages through organizations like Women in Cybersecurity.
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