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 DoW CIO office joins @DeptofWar and @SecWar in wishing @POTUS a very Happy 80th Birthday today. We salute your leadership as Commander-in-Chief and your ongoing commitment to robust national defense and the modernization of our armed forces. 🇺🇸💪 #HappyBirthdayPOTUS #DoW https://t.co/3DpZxxQncm The DoW CIO office joins @DeptofWar and @SecWar in wishing @POTUS a very Happy 80th Birthday today. We salute your leadership as Commander-in-Chief and your ongoing commitment to robust national defense and the modernization of our armed forces. 🇺🇸💪 #HappyBirthdayPOTUS #DoW https://t.co/3DpZxxQncm
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Today, June 14th, the DoW CIO joins @POTUS, @SecWar, and the entire @DeptofWar in wishing the @USArmy a Happy 251st Birthday. 🇺🇸 The office honors the enduring legacy of the millions of current and former Soldiers who have served with distinction and safeguarded our nation for https://t.co/XNf8sCgrST Today, June 14th, the DoW CIO joins @POTUS, @SecWar, and the entire @DeptofWar in wishing the @USArmy a Happy 251st Birthday. 🇺🇸 The office honors the enduring legacy of the millions of current and former Soldiers who have served with distinction and safeguarded our nation for https://t.co/XNf8sCgrST
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Today, the DoW CIO joins @POTUS, @SecWar, and @DeptofWar in observing Flag Day. 🇺🇸 We honor the Stars and Stripes as the enduring symbol of the America’s unity, values, and the unwavering dedication of the armed forces and the #DoWCyberWorkforce who protect it. 💪🦅 https://t.co/ZFnpPw63pS Today, the DoW CIO joins @POTUS, @SecWar, and @DeptofWar in observing Flag Day. 🇺🇸 We honor the Stars and Stripes as the enduring symbol of the America’s unity, values, and the unwavering dedication of the armed forces and the #DoWCyberWorkforce who protect it. 💪🦅 https://t.co/ZFnpPw63pS
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At this year's @GovCIOMedia Fed Tech Leaders Summit, Hon. Davies took the stage for an engaging fireside chat with Sarah Sybert, Managing Editor of GovCIO Media & Research, sharing a bold, forward-looking vision for the future of military technology. Adding to the milestone, https://t.co/za4Cnf8w4Y
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Our adversaries are always probing our defenses and trying to exploit any weakness. we must defend at the speed of innovation. 🦅 At the NCIF conference, Acting Principal Deputy CIO Aaron Bishop explained why the @DeptofWar is embracing active defense powered by #AI to counter https://t.co/Z6a3USCppZ
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On the 82nd anniversary of the Normand landings, the DoW CIO salutes the brave American and allied men and women who freed the world from the grip of tyranny. https://t.co/iY4hr8aNQu
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Electric energy yesterday as the DoW CIO @DoWCIODavies spoke to a full room at the Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit on June 3rd in National Harbor, MD, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues from across the @DeptofWar and interagency partners! Under the https://t.co/TO825Sr8PK Electric energy yesterday as the DoW CIO @DoWCIODavies spoke to a full room at the Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit on June 3rd in National Harbor, MD, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues from across the @DeptofWar and interagency partners! Under the https://t.co/TO825Sr8PK
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Amazing kickoff at #TechNetCyber! Honorable Davies opened the conference, delivering an inspiring address to a crowd of over 2,000 cyber, IT, and defense leaders. A special thank you to the @AFCEA team for organizing an outstanding event as we celebrate #America250. During her https://t.co/uQ03Sb0Bvv Amazing kickoff at #TechNetCyber! Honorable Davies opened the conference, delivering an inspiring address to a crowd of over 2,000 cyber, IT, and defense leaders. A special thank you to the @AFCEA team for organizing an outstanding event as we celebrate #America250. During her https://t.co/uQ03Sb0Bvv
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DoW CIO Kirsten Davies hosted Director General Tae Kon Kim, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (@dapapr) last week. Their meeting reaffirmed our two nations shared commitment to risk-based frameworks for defense technologies. @SecWar Hegseth has discussed the importance https://t.co/Lr3Sk394E5 DoW CIO Kirsten Davies hosted Director General Tae Kon Kim, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (@dapapr) last week. Their meeting reaffirmed our two nations shared commitment to risk-based frameworks for defense technologies. @SecWar Hegseth has discussed the importance https://t.co/Lr3Sk394E5
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The DoW is proud to see our cyber workforce mission recognized as Mr. Mark Gorak wins the 2026 @MeriTalk Powering Progress Award (Cyber Defender)! 🏆 Our people are our decisive edge. We are driving modernization by: ✔️ Focusing on demonstrated capabilities alongside academic https://t.co/PaX3eRxU7s The DoW is proud to see our cyber workforce mission recognized as Mr. Mark Gorak wins the 2026 @MeriTalk Powering Progress Award (Cyber Defender)! 🏆 Our people are our decisive edge. We are driving modernization by: ✔️ Focusing on demonstrated capabilities alongside academic https://t.co/PaX3eRxU7s
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