DOD official: We need to drop the cybersecurity talent hiring window to 25 days

The Department of Defense is accelerating efforts to close a substantial cyber workforce gap by targeting a 25-day time-to-hire, moving to skills-based assessments via cyber ranges, and continuously updating work roles and KSATs to keep pace with AI-driven change. Led by the Cyber Academic Engagement Office, the strategy prioritizes practical capability over traditional credentials and calls for collaboration across industry, academia, and government to meet national cyber talent needs.