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Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Webinar: Impactful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives for the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar are available here.
Speakers:
Eric Popiel
Strategic Foresight Program Analyst
Forecasting & Methods
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
(Host)
Dexter Brooks
Associate Director
Office of Federal Operations
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Scott McMillion
Chief Diversity Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
U.S. Department of Justice
Rita Sampson
Director
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Synopsis:
Cybersecurity continues to be an integral part of our daily lives. Within the Federal Government, there is a need to increase diversity among those working in this critical area. Invited speakers will discuss:
- Executive Order 14035 which is aimed at advancing Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility within the Federal workforce
- Data to illustrate where efforts are still needed within the Cybersecurity community
- Applicability of promoting professional development and advancement
- FBI successful agency practices to attract a broader workforce to perform Cybersecurity work
Resources:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan
Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce (EO 14035)
Presidents Management Agenda
This event is hosted by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management.