The Biden-Harris Administration released the National Cybersecurity Strategy on March 2, 2023, to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans. The Strategy recognizes that robust collaboration, particularly between the public and private sectors, is essential to securing cyberspace. It outlines two fundamental shifts in how the United States…
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A Proclamation on Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2023
Digital technologies today touch nearly every aspect of American life — from our classrooms and communities, to our economy and national security. That is why — this Cybersecurity Awareness Month — my Administration renews our commitment to securing cyberspace and seizing the unlimited potential of our digital future. From the start…
Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development Strategic Plan
Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development Strategic Plan can be found here.
Readout: National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Celebrates Biden-Harris Administration’s Partnership with HBCUs and Looks to Forge More Pathways for Their Students to Pursue Good-Paying, Middle-Class Jobs in Cyber
Announces Efforts to Encourage HBCUs to Obtain Center of Academic Excellence Designation to Expand America’s Cyber Workforce February 28, 2024 Today at Norfolk State University (NSU), White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. celebrated the Biden-Harris Administration’s collaboration and achievements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Director Coker joined a roundtable discussion focused…
Readout: National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Visits Baltimore County to Spotlight Best Practices to Build and Grow the Nation’s Cyber Workforce
Announces Commitments from Baltimore-Based Organizations to Support America’s Cyber Workforce January 11, 2024 Today in Baltimore, the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) welcomed the new National Cyber Director, Mr. Harry Coker, Jr., who has led the Office of the National Cyber Director since being confirmed late last year. In his first public event since…
Readout: National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Visits Fayetteville to Encourage Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses, and Community College Students to Pursue Good-Paying Jobs in Cyber
Visit Highlights Thriving North Carolina Cyber Workforce Ecosystem March 20, 2024 Today in Fayetteville, N.C., National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. continued the National Cyber Workforce & Education Strategy Roadshow at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) spotlighting important work in the Tar Heel State encouraging veterans, military-connected spouses, and students who don’t necessarily have a…
Answering the Call to Build the Nation’s Cyber Workforce
By Kemba Walden, Acting National Cyber Director At the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month I issued a call to action – asking organizations to join us building a cyber workforce that meets the challenges of our digital age. As October draws to a close, I’m impressed by the commitments that have been made by organizations…
Readout: Biden-Harris Administration National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy Roadshow Stops at Pittsburgh Workforce Hub; Highlights Programs Recruiting Veterans and Women Re-entering the Workforce
Today in Pittsburgh, the Biden-Harris Administration continued its National Cyber Workforce Education Roadshow holding events focused on the importance of public-private partnerships in order to bring more good-paying, middle-class jobs in cybersecurity to the people of Pennsylvania. Today’s cyber workforce events build on First Lady Jill Biden’s visit last month when she announced commitments from…
On-the-Record Press Call on the Biden-Harris Administration Initiative to Bolster the Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports
Via Teleconference(February 20, 2024) 5:38 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And thank you for joining our background call to preview a series of actions that the Biden-Harris administration will announce tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21st. For awareness, today’s call will now be held fully on the record. That means both the opening statements and Q&A…
Remarks: National Cyber Director Coker Remarks at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina March 20, 2024 Remarks As Prepared for Delivery Good morning! Let me begin by thanking our co-hosts, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), for arranging this important event. Thank you to Dr. Mark Sorrells, President of FTCC and co-leadership of CCN, for your leadership and dedication to your students…