White House Announces New Initiative to Hire Half a Million Cybersecurity Workers

The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director recently announced a new hiring initiative to fill nearly half a million cybersecurity positions across the United States. 

The initiative, named "Service to America," is a Biden-Harris Administration effort aimed at connecting more Americans with well-paying, meaningful cybersecurity jobs that protect and serve the nation.

“Our Nation has a critical need for cyber talent. Today, there are approximately 500,000 – half a million! – open cyber jobs in the United States and that number is only going to grow as more services and products go online with the expansion of technologies like artificial intelligence. In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, all cyber jobs are vital to our national security and serve our public interest,” Harry Coker, national cyber director, said in a blog post.

For this, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), is partnering with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

“ONCD, along with Federal, SLTT, and private sector participants, is committed to lowering barriers and broadening pathways, ensuring that there are multiple opportunities available for anyone who wants to launch a career in cyber,” Coker added.