White House moves to ease education requirements for federal cyber contracting jobs
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- Reducing Educational Barriers: Coker is collaborating with the Office of Management and Budget to remove the four-year degree requirement for some federal cybersecurity contracting positions. This effort aims to make cybersecurity jobs more accessible and increase diversity within the field.
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity: The initiative focuses on opening pathways to cybersecurity careers for groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, such as women and people of color, by eliminating historical barriers to entry.
- Utilizing Community Colleges: Institutions like the Community College of Baltimore County, recognized for excellence in cybersecurity education, are seen as crucial for providing affordable and accessible technical training to help fill the vast number of open positions.
- Addressing the Workforce Shortage: With an estimated half a million open cybersecurity positions, the initiative recognizes the urgent need to secure digital systems against increasing threats and aims to rapidly fill these vacancies.
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