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DHS urged to hire 600 cyber ninjas

The Homeland Security Advisory Council Task Force on Cyberskills submitted 11 recommendations to the DHS secretary on how to improve the agency's cyber workforce. The committee said DHS must define the skills needed to protect .gov networks. It also suggested setting testing and certification standards.

Tags: workforce , technology , cybersecurity , DHS , Steve Myers , Janet Napolitano , Jason Miller

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DHS creates task force to develop cyber workforce

The Homeland Security Department has created a task force to develop future workers. It will consider expanding DHS' involvement in cyber competitions and university programs, enhancing public-private partnerships and working with other agencies.

Tags: cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , technology , Federal Drive , Janet Napolitano , House , Congress , DHS ,

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