WID Vision

  • To drive the development of the workforce that supports the Department's cyber mission, making it the most capable and dominant force in the world.

 

WID Mission Statement

  • Provide the tools, resources and programs that enable the Department’s cyber workforce stakeholders to identify, recruit, develop and retain a more agile and effective cyber workforce.

     
 
 

Program Links

Cyber Workforce Qualification Program DoD 8140

Cyber Workforce Qualification Program
DoD 8140

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework

DoW Cyber Service Academy

DoW Cyber Service Academy

DoW Cyber Academic Engagement Office

DoW Cyber Academic Engagement Office

DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program

DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program

 

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Cyber Workforce Summit Unites Military, Government, and Industry Leaders to Advance Readiness

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Feb. 19, 2026
The Department of War Office of the Chief Information Officer will engage government, academic, and industry leaders at the AFCEA International’s...
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Scott Nelson, acting principal director for the Cyber Academic Engagement Office, discusses the CAEO mission and vision to civilian and government academic experts from multiple National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity-designated universities, colleges and community colleges and government cyber academia program leads, Jan. 30, at the Pentagon. The forum gave academic experts, and program leaders the opportunity to come together and learn about each of the programs. The purpose behind the forum is to be the primer for further collaboration of new ideas and strategies.

Cyber Academic Engagement Office Launches New Era of Collaboration

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Jan. 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Department of War (DoW) Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) officials recently met with academic experts from universities and...
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Cyber Scholars Converge on Washington, Prepare to Defend the Nation's Digital Frontlines

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Jul. 24, 2025
Fifty top university and college cyber scholars from nearly 30 states and U.S. territories gathered at George Washington University's Science and...
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Senior Official Promotes Bolstering DOD Cyber Workforce

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Jun. 25, 2025
During a cybersecurity workforce showcase in Washington, a senior-level Defense Department official spoke to members of Congress and representatives...
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Calendar of Events

  • NICE Conference  June 1 - 4

  • AFCEA TechNet Baltimore  June 2 - 4

  • 9th Annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference  July 14 - 15

  • AFCEA TechNet Augusta  August 17 - 20

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The @DeptofWar CIO’s Director of DIB Operations, Cynthia Carpenter, and Director of External Engagement, Marci McCarthy, hosted a collaborative CMMC listening session at yesterday's #DIBX Conference. 60+ defense leaders discussed lowering barriers for small/medium DIB firms, https://t.co/sKL9b9jTxl The @DeptofWar CIO’s Director of DIB Operations, Cynthia Carpenter, and Director of External Engagement, Marci McCarthy, hosted a collaborative CMMC listening session at yesterday's #DIBX Conference. 60+ defense leaders discussed lowering barriers for small/medium DIB firms, https://t.co/sKL9b9jTxl
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National security demands agility, yet legacy compliance processes stall progress. The math simply does not math. Yesterday at the DIBX conference, @DeptofWar CIO Hon. Kirsten Davies and DASW IBG James Mismash, (@BusinessDefense) engaged in a highly dynamic fireside chat on https://t.co/BklolOniJ9 National security demands agility, yet legacy compliance processes stall progress. The math simply does not math. Yesterday at the DIBX conference, @DeptofWar CIO Hon. Kirsten Davies and DASW IBG James Mismash, (@BusinessDefense) engaged in a highly dynamic fireside chat on https://t.co/BklolOniJ9
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Honorable @DoWCIODavies announced today the presidential appointment of Mr. Sonu Shankar as the new Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Shankar will drive the @DeptofWar information technology, cybersecurity, and digital modernization initiatives, advancing decision https://t.co/JBnGhRrs6f Honorable @DoWCIODavies announced today the presidential appointment of Mr. Sonu Shankar as the new Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Shankar will drive the @DeptofWar information technology, cybersecurity, and digital modernization initiatives, advancing decision https://t.co/JBnGhRrs6f
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Congratulations to Mr. Barry Tanner who was named the permanent @USNavy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tanner drove the implementation of two enterprise service contracts that will have an impact across the Department. He is a ground-breaking leader and an exceptional partner as https://t.co/NfwFiScEId Congratulations to Mr. Barry Tanner who was named the permanent @USNavy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tanner drove the implementation of two enterprise service contracts that will have an impact across the Department. He is a ground-breaking leader and an exceptional partner as https://t.co/NfwFiScEId
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The @DeptofWar CIO concluded its highly successful spectrum summer internship cohort, culminating in final strategic briefings & a comprehensive communications exercise. Now in its 4th year, the program has grown rapidly from 5 students to 18 this year. Congratulations to all who https://t.co/ouNootXOkM The @DeptofWar CIO concluded its highly successful spectrum summer internship cohort, culminating in final strategic briefings & a comprehensive communications exercise. Now in its 4th year, the program has grown rapidly from 5 students to 18 this year. Congratulations to all who https://t.co/ouNootXOkM
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DEADLINE TODAY: CMMC Reform RFI Closes at 12:00 PM EST! We are breaking down the barriers to accelerate innovation—but we still need your help to make it happen! If you haven’t submitted your responses yet, this is your final opportunity. Don't miss your chance to shape the https://t.co/LFVoYiQqsk
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Less than 2 days left to submit responses to the CMMC Reform RFI, it closes on August 14 at 12:00 PM. Help us cut the red tape and improve the cybersecurity of the DIB. Be part of the future at https://t.co/Ik7X7yhnYL: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/z269uewJi4
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Hon. Kirsten Davies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/87G3AMxY3a Hon. Kirsten Davies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/87G3AMxY3a
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