DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Needs Training, Competitive Salaries

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security needs a skilled cybersecurity workforce to protect federal networks and work with businesses, but it can be difficult to compete with the private sector for talent.

In a March 7 hearing, the House Homeland Security Committee will address efforts by DHS—the nation’s lead cybersecurity agency—to bolster its cybersecurity workforce.

Cybersecurity is increasingly important to the federal government and the private sector. DHS should offer more competitive salaries, recruit college and high school students, and train every agency staff member in order to strengthen its cybersecurity workforce, former DHS officials told Bloomberg Law ...