The man expected to head the new military Cyber Command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties.
Here's how a Senate proposal to require certification or even licensing for cybersecurity professionals would work.
DOD published a manual describing various job categories, including technical and management positions, and the different certifications that meet the training requirement. Here are a few examples.
A debate rages over a Senate proposal to require certification or licensing for all cybersecurity professionals who work on government information systems.
SAIC will provide engineering and technical support to the U.S. Joint Forces Command under a five-year contract valued at $284 million.
SAIC will help the Defense Department meet cybersecurity requirements under a training contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency.
CACI International Corp. will furnish management, technical, data analysis and information technology services to the Chief of Naval Air Training under a $30 million contract.
EDSA Micro Corp. will supply the Naval Warfare Surface Center with modeling and simulation software under a new contract.