The Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2024 directs the National Cyber Director to develop and submit a comprehensive plan to Congress within 180 days for establishing a federal cyber training institute. This institute would serve as a centralized hub to train new federal employees and mid-career professionals in cybersecurity roles, as well as human resources staff involved in hiring cyber personnel, with curriculum aligned to national cybersecurity standards. The plan must specify where the institute should be located, what existing federal resources could be used, estimated costs, and how the institute would deliver training through both in-person and virtual formats, potentially partnering with five academic institutions certified by the National Security Agency in cybersecurity. The bill requires consultation with multiple federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Office of Personnel Management, and mandates a briefing to Congress within 270 days. No new funding is authorized under the bill, meaning implementation would need to occur using existing federal resources and budgets.
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