Cybersecurity Workforce: Department Need to Fully Implement Key Practices

The federal government faces a pressing challenge in building and maintaining a strong cybersecurity workforce, a mission-critical need for national security. While the Department of Homeland Security has nearly met key workforce management practices, other major departments lag behind, leaving gaps in cybersecurity preparedness. With issues like funding shortages, recruitment hurdles, and high attrition rates, these agencies must take decisive action to implement strategic workforce planning. Without proper evaluation of their mitigation efforts, these departments risk falling short in securing the nation’s critical IT infrastructure.