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

 

Latest News

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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 Department of War CIO is excited to announce that the Cyber Apprenticeship Program application window is now open on USAJOBS. 🇺🇸 @POTUS and @SecWar, gave us a mandate. Under the leadership of @DoWCIODavies, the @DeptofWar is aggressively moving out on programs that stress https://t.co/4ZBwho90ZC The Department of War CIO is excited to announce that the Cyber Apprenticeship Program application window is now open on USAJOBS. 🇺🇸 @POTUS and @SecWar, gave us a mandate. Under the leadership of @DoWCIODavies, the @DeptofWar is aggressively moving out on programs that stress https://t.co/4ZBwho90ZC
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🎆The Department of War salutes America on its 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 Forged in battle, our nation now looks toward a golden age of prosperity and innovation led by @POTUS. As @SecWar drives the next generation of military innovation, the DoW CIO is laser-focused on a singular https://t.co/5polC60U0D
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RT @SecWar: The cyber domain is a battlefield—and America’s warfighters are leading the way. The warriors of @US_CYBERCOM and @NSAGov are…
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📣  Update on the DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program 📣 Thank you for the amazing interest in the DoW cyber apprenticeship opportunities originally slated for June. We are experiencing a brief delay but expect the opportunities to be posted very soon! We appreciate your https://t.co/hCNAG42pAB 📣  Update on the DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program 📣 Thank you for the amazing interest in the DoW cyber apprenticeship opportunities originally slated for June. We are experiencing a brief delay but expect the opportunities to be posted very soon! We appreciate your https://t.co/hCNAG42pAB
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We have received an incredible amount of interest in the pilot of the Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program! If you are interested in applying, please set up an account with USAJOBS, get your USAJOBS resume ready now, the initial application window will not stay open for long. https://t.co/KoCVCN6pxJ We have received an incredible amount of interest in the pilot of the Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program! If you are interested in applying, please set up an account with USAJOBS, get your USAJOBS resume ready now, the initial application window will not stay open for long. https://t.co/KoCVCN6pxJ
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The DoW CIO remains dedicated to cultivating the nation's premier cyber talent. 🇺🇸 Last week, the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) attended the CyberDNA event at the @NavalAcademy, reviewing impressive research on ethical hacking, drone disruption, and AI prompt https://t.co/10dxFrY2bl The DoW CIO remains dedicated to cultivating the nation's premier cyber talent. 🇺🇸 Last week, the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) attended the CyberDNA event at the @NavalAcademy, reviewing impressive research on ethical hacking, drone disruption, and AI prompt https://t.co/10dxFrY2bl
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Yesterday at SAP NOW, @DoWCIODavies  highlighted the Department's ongoing efforts to transform and modernize our systems for the next era of global innovation. In coordination with @POTUS, @DeptofWar, and @SecWar, the DoW is operationalizing AI, reinforcing critical supply https://t.co/IJtxP0mF9R Yesterday at SAP NOW, @DoWCIODavies  highlighted the Department's ongoing efforts to transform and modernize our systems for the next era of global innovation. In coordination with @POTUS, @DeptofWar, and @SecWar, the DoW is operationalizing AI, reinforcing critical supply https://t.co/IJtxP0mF9R
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Empowering the warfighter is the relentless objective that drives every program." ⚡️ The @DeptofWar Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy is LIVE. To execute @POTUS' EO 14409, we are taking decisive action to:  🛡️Harden military networks  ⚔️Empower the Joint Force  🇺🇸Solidify https://t.co/MNRMT8hLeu Empowering the warfighter is the relentless objective that drives every program." ⚡️ The @DeptofWar Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy is LIVE. To execute @POTUS' EO 14409, we are taking decisive action to:  🛡️Harden military networks  ⚔️Empower the Joint Force  🇺🇸Solidify https://t.co/MNRMT8hLeu
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ICYM: @DoWCIODavies was featured on Fed Gov Today ON Sunday to discuss Digital Transformation of the United States Department of War's IT and Cyber programs. You can watch her interview at the link below. https://t.co/C1tkbrT5DO
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Happy Fathers Day from the DoW CIO family to yours. @DoWCIODavies and the rest of the CIO team join with @POTUS Trump, @VP Vance, and @SecWar Pete Hegseth in honoring the fathers across this great land! https://t.co/0iRu5HGwLl
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