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The U.S. Department of Defense is implementing Cybercom 2.0 to modernize recruitment, training, and retention of cybersecurity professionals. Initiated in late 2025 under U.S.

Cyber Command, this initiative aims to improve the readiness of teams to respond to cyber threats. It includes identifying professionals with specific skills and reallocating them based on operational needs, with a focus on career management and retention incentives. Discussions about creating an independent cyber force continue, pending Congressional approval.