S 2605
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the Department of Defense’s ability to recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals. It proposes creating new positions within the Department’s excepted service, offering competitive salaries and benefits, and establishing a Defense Digital Executive Service to attract top talent. The bill also includes provisions for a two-year probationary period and requires the Department to report annually on its efforts to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage.
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