This strategy takes a proactive approach in setting unifying direction and guidance for the Department to foster a cyber workforce capable of adapting to the evolving needs, threats, and challenges of the cyber domain. It identifies the need for a cultural shift to reform the management of the Department’s most valuable asset: its people.

Publication of the long-awaited DoDM 8140.03 is here!
The Manual completes the DoD 8140 policy series, which provides a targeted role-based approach to identify, develop, and qualify cyber workforce personnel by leveraging the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework.

This annual refresh includes minor updates to the course technology for compatibility, 508 compliance and resources pages. Updates also include revised or new content covering areas such as customized scams, protecting government-furnished equipment at home, and indicators of a potential cyber incident. The pool of questions in the Knowledge Check option were also updated.