Updates pertaining to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) webpages, resources, and knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. As of May 2025, this message from the DoD CIO WID serves as a DCWF Readiness Bulletin. Additional information regarding DCWF updates are provided via DoD 8140 Readiness Forums. Thank you.

DCWF Resources
(Pending Publication) DCWF Work Role Change Submission Form
(Pending Update) DCWF Work Role Tool (excel) V5.0 to V5.1
(New) An Introduction to the DCWF Module

DCWF (IT-451) System Administrator Work Role Modification
As of 29 April 2025, the Cyber Workforce Management Board has approved the modification of the list of knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks for the DCWF (IT-451) System Administrator work role. This modification accurately reflects the unique operational environments in an existing DCWF work role. A change management bulletin and implementation plan will be provided through the Cyber Workforce Advisory Group and the DoD 8140 Readiness Forum.

New DCWF Cyberspace Effects Work Role: Red Team Specialist
As of 29 April 2025, the Cyber Workforce Management Board has approved the DCWF (Effects-TBD) Red Team Specialist work role for inclusion into the framework. With this update, the grand total of DCWF work roles is now 74.