SECNAVINST 1543.2 - December 19, 2012
The purpose of this instruction is to establish policy and procedures for Department of the Navy cyberspace/information technology(IT) workforce (WF) professional development through a continuous learning program (CLP). The CLP requires 40 hours per year of education, training, certification and other activities that support the sustainment and continued improvement of the capabilities of the DON Cyberspace/IT WF.
A Workplace Reference Guide for Managers and Supervisors - March 8, 2012
This guide provides information on how to successfully support veterans who have transitioned to the civilian workplace. Several commands were instrumental in developing and editing content for the guide, which was published by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).
DON CIO Memo - February 9, 2012
This memo details new ways to satisfy operating system/computing environment certification requirements for the Cybersecurity Workforce.
DON CIO Memo - February 10, 2012
This memo formally establishes Department of the Navy Cyber Range guidance. The Cyber Range provides an operationally realistic environment to support exercises, training, testing and evaluation with no risk to operational networks.
DON CIO Memo - May 4, 2011
The DON Information Management/Information Technology/Cyberspace Campaign Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2013 outlines the IM/IT/cyberspace and IRM priorities of the Department of the Navy for the next 24 months. Throughout this period, the DON will retain the flexibility to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities; therefore, the plan is a living document, which will incorporate feedback and updates as necessary.
DON CIO Memo - March 16, 2011
This memo provides additional guidance for the commercial certification compliance process and corrective actions for civilian personnel who fail to meet DON Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program requirements.
DON Guidance - October 24, 2011
The DON Cyber/IT Workforce Strategic Plan FY 2010 - FY 2013 establishes the Department of the Navy's priorities for ensuring workforce excellence. It identifies the goals and objectives that will allow the DON to recruit, manage, develop, sustain and retain a talented workforce.
SECNAVINST 5239.20 - June 23, 2010
This instruction serves to establish policy and assign responsibilities for the administration of the Department of the Navy (DON) Cybersecurity (CS)/Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) Management Oversight and Compliance Program.
SECNAV M-5239.2 - June 8, 2009
This manual is intended to serve as a high-level policy for Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) management and is effective immediately. It describes DON IAWF management plans and provides direction for implementation of DoD Directive 8570.1 and DoD 8570.01-M. It also establishes DON IAWF oversight and management reporting requirements, as well as IA awareness requirements for information system users.
DON Charter - April 9, 2009
This charter establishes the DON Information Assurance Workforce Management Oversight and Compliance Council (IAWF MOCC). The IAWF MOCC will provide DON-wide oversight of, and ensure compliance with, the IAWF improvement program. The IAWF MOCC will oversee development of IAWF education, training and certification standards.
April 24, 2013
This alert provides notice of changes to the Department of Defense (DoD) 8570.01 Manual, "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program" baseline certifications. One certification has been added and two have been removed from the list.
April 9, 2013
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) aims to be a single online resource for cybersecurity education and career information. As part of that effort, NICCS houses a Cybersecurity Education and Training Catalog that allows users to find training they need to advance their careers.
December 28, 2012
The Department of the Navy recently established policy for professional development of the DON Cyberspace/Information Technology Workforce through a continuous learning program.
September 12, 2012
October 2012 marks the ninth annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). This year's theme, "Our Shared Responsibility," aims to amplify the importance for all Internet users to do their part in making the Internet safer.
December 31, 2007
The Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP), authorized by Chapter 112 Title 10 United States Code, is designed to increase the number of qualified personnel entering the information assurance (IA) and information technology fields within the Department. It also serves as a mechanism to strengthen the IA infrastructure through grants, while assisting the Department in addressing emerging IA/IT issues, and as a ...
August 24, 2012
Scholarships are being offered for Department of the Navy civilian and military personnel through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program to meet the increasing demand for cyber/information technology professionals with a cybersecurity/information assurance (CS/IA) focus. These scholarships for master's and doctorate level work cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. They can be used for ...
by Terry Halvorsen - April 20, 2012
Two years ago, Adm. Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called the national debt the greatest threat to national security. He also emphasized the importance of good fiscal stewardship and the need for Department of Defense leaders to work together to cut spending, which had doubled from 2000 to 2010.
February 16, 2012
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer spoke of the need to change requirements of the Department of Navy Cyber/IT workforce to stay competitive in the rapidly changing IT environment of today. During the DON IT Conference, Terry Halvorsen, DON CIO, spoke of his multidimensional approach to further professionalize the workforce through updating skill requirements, increasing coordination with DON business ...
by Mary Purdy - May 17, 2011
On a daily basis, Chris Kelsall, director of the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer Cyber/IT workforce management team, collaborates with federal and Department of Defense organizations to develop policies and initiatives to ensure the DON Cyber/IT workforce is supported and provided resources to enhance professional development. However, when the situation requires strategic review to effect change, the ...
May 6, 2011
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer published the DON Information Management/Information Technology/Cyberspace Campaign Plan for FY2011-2013, which outlines IM/IT/cyberspace priorities for the next 24 months.
July 15, 2010
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer has published the DON Cyber/IT Workforce Strategic Plan FY 2010-2013. This plan establishes the DON's priorities for ensuring workforce excellence. It identifies the goals and objectives that will allow the DON to recruit, manage, develop, sustain and retain a talented workforce.
July 8, 2010
To ensure continuous oversight and sustainment of the Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, the Department of the Navy signed out a new instruction that further defines cybersecurity and information assurance workforce management and assigns compliance responsibilities.
by CHIPS Magazine - Web Only 0 - June 13, 2013
Save the date - Sept. 17-19, 2013
by Defense Information Systems Agency Public Affairs Office - Web Only 0 - June 6, 2013
Save the date - June 18-19, 2013
by Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer - Web Only 0 - May 1, 2013
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2013 - April-June 2013
Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2013 - April-June 2013
Online resources for training and education, scholarships and more
by CHIPS Magazine - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
Navy Warfare Development Command Director of Cyberspace Operations
by Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (N2/N6) - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
Program changes expand opportunities for enlisted ID warfare qualification
by Gary Nichols, CID Public Affairs - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
by Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (N2/N6) - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
by CHIPS Magazine - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy
Director, Oceanography, Space and Maritime Domain Awareness (N2N6E)
Director Task Force Climate Change
Naval Deputy to NOAA
by CHIPS Magazine - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence
by Diane Owens - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
by Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (N2/N6) - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
A comprehensive plan to ensure an elite workforce retains the competitive edge in the
Information Dominance warfare domain
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
Command Information Officer U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
Department of Defense Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet
by Neil Gaudreau and Jeffrey Combs - July-September 2012 - July-September 2012
Open and Ready for Customers
by Center for Information Dominance Public Affairs - July-September 2012 - July-September 2012
Commanding Officer, Center for Information Dominance
by Retired Navy Capt. George Galdorisi, Victoria Anderson, Matthew Siordia, Ashley Nekoui and Amanda George - Web Only 0 - June 8, 2012
Encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM disciplines
by Lt. Cmdr. Michael R. Widmann - Web Only 0 - April 19, 2012
A unique training opportunity for fleet communicators
by Honorable Ray Mabus - Web Only 0 - April 20, 2012
SECNAV says more ships for less money and energy independence is an issue of national security
by Michael Saunders - Web Only 0 - April 13, 2012
by Gary Nichols - Web Only 0 - April 13, 2012
by Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs - Web Only 0 - April 13, 2012
by Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs Office - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Revolutionary mobile capability for recruiters on the go … and much more
by The DON Enterprise IT Communications Team - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
by The Department of the Navy - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
by Terry Halvorsen - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Transforming Business IT for a More Effective Department
by Emily Gee - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
by Sharon Anderson - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Navy and Marine Corps fighters from the sea respond to real and synthetic threats
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Corporate Director for Information Dominance (OPNAV N2/N6)
by Tina Stillions - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Getting the greatest generation back to school and work
by Sharon Anderson - Web Only 0 - March 6, 2012
One of the best kept secrets in the Department of the Navy
by Chris Miller - Web Only 0 - February 22, 2012
by Jacqui Barker - Web Only 0 - February 22, 2012
by CHIPS Magazine - Web Only 0 - February 22, 2012
by Capt. Robert Kerno and Brian Deters - Web Only 0 - February 22, 2012
by Sharon Anderson - Web Only 0 - February 6, 2012
Project managers and subject matter experts shine at DON IT and West 2012 conferences
by CHIPS Magazine - Web Only 0 - January 11, 2012
An exclusive interview with Rear Adm. Grace Hopper Excerpt from CHIPS AHOY July 1986
by Bill Doughty from Navy Live - Web Only 0 - January 10, 2012
by CHIPS Magazine - January-March 2012 - January-March 2012
by Sharon Anderson - January-March 2012 - January-March 2012
by Mary Purdy and Rob Psimas - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Mike Hernon - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Susan Piedfort - Web Only 0 - August 23, 2011
by National Defense University - Web Only 0 - August 23, 2011
by Cheryl Pellerin, American Forces Press Service - Web Only 0 - August 23, 2011
by National Defense University - Web Only 0 - August 23, 2011
by Amanda George - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
by DON CIO - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
Director for Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Deputy Commanding General for Marine Forces Cyber Command Department of the Navy Deputy Chief Information Officer (Marine Corps)
by Cmdr. Steve Jacobs - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
A call for a new lessons learned paradigm for Navy Information
by Capt. Craig Goodman, Capt. Carlene Wilson, Cmdr. Jeffrey Buss and Lt. Ryan Tashma - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
U.S. military commands and agencies work bilaterally with Japan to assist after devastating triple disasters
by Floyd Groce and Karen M. Davis - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - Web Only 0 - June 10, 2011
by Elizabeth Dickason - Web Only 0 - June 27, 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - Web Only 0 - June 27, 2011
by Elizabeth Dickason - Web Only 0 - June 27, 2011
September 13, 2012
This toolkit assists individuals in developing, tracking, and managing their careers and facilitates competency management for the information management/information technology and knowledge management (KM) professional at the organizational level.
September 9, 2009
The following is a list of questions that are frequently asked of the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer Information Technology Workforce Team for compliance with:
DoD Directive 8570.1 of 15 Aug 2004, Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management
March 27, 2008
The DON CIO is the Community Leader for the DON Cyberspace/Information Technology workforce.
The Cyberspace/IT workforce includes military and government civilians who plan, budget, manipulate, control and archive information throughout its life cycle; develop, acquire, implement, evaluate, maintain and retire information, information systems and IT; develop the necessary policies and procedures; and apply measures ...
April 2, 2008
The information assurance workforce is key to assuring the Department of the Navy has adequate security measures to protect and defend its information and information systems. With the increasing threat evidenced by the hundreds of daily attempts to breach the Department’s computer networks, equipping an IA workforce that is educated and trained to meet these challenges is an imperative. Throughout government, efforts ...
April 22, 2008
Today the Department of the Navy's (DON) Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) workforce professionals are preparing to take commercial certification tests — changing what used to be a voluntary event into a routine, but mandatory, part of IA/CND training.
Compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) prompted the Department of Defense (DoD) to dramatically change IA ...
April 22, 2008
This guidance lists a series of functions categorized as inherently governmental and non-inherently governmental. In some cases, pieces of functions belong in each category; therefore, the function title appears under each heading. It should not be assumed that all of these functions are the sole domain of the IM/IT workforce.
April 22, 2008
The DON expects that all civilian and military IM/IT core workforce professionals will participate in 80 hours of continuous learning activities per year that augment the minimum competencies established in their career fields and required for specific IM/IT workforce assignments. The core IM/IT workforce is defined as those personnel who are focused on military and civilian IM/IT careers. For every job, these ...