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Security and Privacy Workforce Development and Improvement
Program Plan for Federal Contractors

Overview

A strict requirement for federal agencies - and federal contractors supporting such agencies - is developing a Security and Privacy Workforce Development and Improvement Program. Per NIST SP 800-53, A “Security and privacy workforce development and improvement programs include defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform security and privacy duties and tasks; developing role-based training programs for individuals assigned security and privacy roles and responsibilities; and providing standards and guidelines for measuring and building individual qualifications for incumbents and applicants for security- and privacy-related positions.”

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Reporting Requirements

Per PM-13 of NIST SP 800-53, organizations are to “Establish a security and privacy workforce development and improvement program”.

As a federal contractor supporting the DoD, or any other government agency, having a Security and Privacy Workforce Development and Improvement Program may very well be a reporting requirement.

Key Elements of a Successful Security and Privacy Workforce Development and Improvement Program

A well-written Security and Privacy Workforce Development and Improvement Program must include a description of the structure of the program and the resources dedicated to the program, an overview of the requirements for the program and how the actual program can be successfully executed throughout the organization.

How to Get Started

Start by downloading our world-class NIST RMF Security and Privacy Policies and Procedures templates at the Arlington Security Portal (ASP).

How Arlington Can Help

We have years of experience working within the broader federal agency apparatus in helping federal contractors develop high-quality, well-written, policies and procedures and additional NIST RMF information security and privacy materials. Our NIST RMF information security and privacy policies, procedures, programs, and plans have been used by thousands of federal contractors in helping organizations develop customized documentation for their growing security and compliance needs.

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