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Senator Proposes Bill Giving DHS More Authority To Hire Cyber Personnel

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

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A proposed bill would give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) greater flexibility in attracting top cyber experts, similar to the hiring authorities of the Secretary of Defense. Under 10 USC Sections 1601‐1603, the defense secretary can make direct appointments and set pay, benefits and incentives to bring cyber professionals into the department. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, wants these options for DHS’ Secretary Jeh Johnson via the DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of…

Congress

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