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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Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v
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To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN
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Join the Mission: Apply now for the DoW’s Cyber RAP Apprenticeship Opportunities. Whether you’re a high school or new college grad, or are just looking to pivot your career, now is the time to apply on USAJOBS by July 24. Hear from CIO Davies about this unique opportunity. · For https://t.co/s3iT2grBCn
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Today’s innovation cycles are measured in weeks and months, not decades, which is why @DoWCIODavies Hon. Davies' visit with K-Form, DTI, and MOLG alongside @SBA_Kelly Loeffler, Hon. Michael Duffey, and the SBA team reinforced the mandate to cut the red tape stifling the https://t.co/peaxFW0we6 Today’s innovation cycles are measured in weeks and months, not decades, which is why @DoWCIODavies Hon. Davies' visit with K-Form, DTI, and MOLG alongside @SBA_Kelly Loeffler, Hon. Michael Duffey, and the SBA team reinforced the mandate to cut the red tape stifling the https://t.co/peaxFW0we6
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The @DeptofWar is prioritizing efficiency and readiness for the defense industrial base. Yesterday, the DoW Chief Information Officer @DoWCIODavies announced the suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements to cut the red tape to re-industrialize America. The Department remains https://t.co/Da9KyMMpoa
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The @DeptofWar is focused on reducing the cost of bureaucratic compliance without compromising the critical importance of cybersecurity. As @SBA_Kelly Loeffler highlighted, we want American businesses investing in their innovation and tangible cybersecurity measures, not https://t.co/z4YfDDPOBo
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The DoW is immediately suspending CMMC Phase II requirements to clear bureaucratic roadblocks for the DIB. We must scale warfighter readiness, not paperwork. What you need to know: · Phase II & costly administrative burdens are paused. · Phase I self-assessments remain firmly https://t.co/s8pQZGCdlj
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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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