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

 
 

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 continues evaluating public and industry input on CMMC reform. Recent listening sessions and RFI submissions underscore that inconsistent government CUI designation and portion markings introduce friction across the industrial base. Addressing information https://t.co/QtSAPFY3GN The @DeptofWar CIO continues evaluating public and industry input on CMMC reform. Recent listening sessions and RFI submissions underscore that inconsistent government CUI designation and portion markings introduce friction across the industrial base. Addressing information https://t.co/QtSAPFY3GN
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What an amazing event! Congratulations to the grant winners in the DIBX Pitch Competition, your innovation and success is a great example for all of us. Thank you to Mr. James Mismash and the DIB leaders who attended Hon. Davies fireside chat and provided your insights during our https://t.co/WruW6BjPqY
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Engaging more than 4,000 military and civilian leaders at DAFITC, the DoW CIO team conducted a live skills-based assessment evaluating over 150 Airmen, Guardians, and cyber civilians across critical defense roles. Objective evaluations ensure precise talent alignment across the https://t.co/4KIQbSDjJ6 Engaging more than 4,000 military and civilian leaders at DAFITC, the DoW CIO team conducted a live skills-based assessment evaluating over 150 Airmen, Guardians, and cyber civilians across critical defense roles. Objective evaluations ensure precise talent alignment across the https://t.co/4KIQbSDjJ6
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At TechNet Augusta, the DoW CIO team engaged with Army, industry, and academic partners to advance skills-based hiring for the @DeptofWar cyber workforce. Discussions with @AUG_University and University of South Carolina Aiken focused on aligning cyber curricula with defense https://t.co/dqf60SXBqt At TechNet Augusta, the DoW CIO team engaged with Army, industry, and academic partners to advance skills-based hiring for the @DeptofWar cyber workforce. Discussions with @AUG_University and University of South Carolina Aiken focused on aligning cyber curricula with defense https://t.co/dqf60SXBqt
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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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