Cyber Excepted Service Archives

U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth (L) and Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville testify during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Army secretary looks to hiring flexibilities to boost cyber talent recruitment

Six years since the creation of the DOD Cyber Excepted Service, Secretary Christine Wormuth said the Army still faces a challenge in competing with the private sector…

May 17, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

Lt. Gen. Dennis A. Crall welcomes attendees to the JADC2 Data Summit at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., and highlights the importance of the event in setting the stage for Joint data standards, Jan. 26, 2021. (DoD photo)

DOD grapples with the future of its cyber workforce

"I think the divide between the need is growing compared to what we’re able to fulfill. I’m not sure we’re closing the gap, and time is ticking…

Apr 22, 2021 By Billy Mitchell

Brigadier General Dennis A. Crall speaks to Marines during the 8412 Symposium at the Davis Conference Center aboard MacDill Air Force Base Tampa, Florida, Aug. 23, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack A. E. Rigsby)

DOD needs to staff up to hire Cyber Excepted Service personnel, officials say

DOD officials said resources are lacking to recruit new talent at the scale the military services require.

Feb 27, 2019 By Billy Mitchell