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Napolitano wants NSA-like hiring authority for DHS cyber workforce

Senate version of the cyber legislation includes a provision to let the Homeland Security Department take specific steps to be more competitive in hiring cyber workers. Secretary Janet Napolitano said DHS is in the midst of hiring hundreds, but could use many more.

Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Janet Napolitano , DHS , workforce , hiring , Washington Post Live , NSA , FBI

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OPM's new cyber worker definition to improve hiring

The agency and the CIO Council creates a list of the competencies cybersecurity workers need. OPM's Kichak said agencies will have a common understanding of the skills and abilities these employees need.

Tags: technology , management , Nancy Kichak , OPM , CIO Council , cybersecurity , cybersecurity workforce , Jason Miller

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