New Cybersecurity Training Program for DHS Employees

The Frame

What this does

This legislation aims to address cybersecurity staffing shortages within the Department of Homeland Security by retraining existing federal staff, potentially changing career paths for current employees and impacting how the agency fills technical roles over the next seven years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Homeland Security employees

Employees may voluntarily participate in the new training program and enter into continuing service agreements.

DHS Cybersecurity staff

Experienced cybersecurity staff will be tasked with providing on-the-job instruction to program participants.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill creates a voluntary on-the-job training program to help current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees transition into cybersecurity roles. The program will provide specialized training and career support to fill internal cybersecurity vacancies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this training?

The program is open to current Department of Homeland Security employees who are not currently working in a cybersecurity position.

Is participation mandatory?

No, the bill specifies that the program is for employees who voluntarily choose to train for cybersecurity work.

How long will this program last?

The bill mandates annual reporting to Congress for a period of seven years.

Why It Matters

This legislation aims to address cybersecurity staffing shortages within the Department of Homeland Security by retraining existing federal staff, potentially changing career paths for current employees and impacting how the agency fills technical roles over the next seven years.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Internal Retraining Focus

The bill signals a shift toward addressing cybersecurity talent gaps by retraining existing federal staff rather than relying solely on external hiring.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

personMs. Clark of Massachusetts“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personDirector“The leader of the DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program”Map →

personMs. Clarke of New York“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personUnder Secretary for Management“The official supporting the Director's efforts”Map →

personMr. Thompson of Mississippi“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personMr. Payne“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“The congressional committee overseeing the bill”Map →

personMr. Cohen“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security“The congressional committee overseeing the bill”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency administering the training program”Map →

personMs. Jackson Lee“Lead sponsor of the bill”Map →

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