3 Jan 2025
🔒New Cybersecurity Workforce Regulations Proposed by DoD, GSA, NASA
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Strengthening America's Cybersecurity Workforce
Summary
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate a framework for describing cybersecurity workforce knowledge and skill requirements used in contracts for information technology support services and cybersecurity support services in line with an Executive Order to enhance the cybersecurity workforce.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- General Services Administration
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed regulation significantly impacts businesses providing information technology and cybersecurity services by requiring compliance with the NICE Framework in contract deliverables. This entails aligning workforce tasks, skills, and roles with standardized cybersecurity competencies, necessitating potential adjustments in operations and costs for contractors.