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Diverse engineers and technologists collaborate in a modern office with laptops and technical equipment.

Pentagon Unveils War Force to Lure Top Tech Talent

The Pentagon has launched War Force, a new initiative that connects top engineers with the Department of Defense to tackle complex challenges, building on the success of the Office of Personnel Management's Tech Force program. This move aims to lure the best tech talent to help drive defense missions forward.

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Young programmer in government office surrounded by technology with patriotic elements.

Pentagon Launches 'War Force' to Deploy AI Talent

The Pentagon is calling on patriotic programmers and engineers to join its new "War Force" initiative, a short-term opportunity to serve their country and revolutionize the military with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and tech. Hundreds of young talent are sought for hands-on federal roles to drive innovation and support the warfighter.

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Diverse high school students gather around a table with laptops and cybersecurity equipment in a brightly-lit classroom.

Cybersecurity Language Excludes Talent

The language used in cybersecurity can be a major turn-off, as one panelist discovered when a high school student sniggered at the term "penetration tester" - a reaction that sparked a thought-provoking question about who this language invites into the field, and who it inadvertently shuts out. This moment highlights a broader cultural issue in cybersecurity's approach to attracting new talent.

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Construction workers in high-visibility vests and hard hats gather at a remote Australian outback site.

Australia's Northern Economies Require Security-Focused Boost

With a severe shortage of workers in the Northern Territory, where only 7% of employers feel adequately staffed, the region is crying out for a security-focused boost to attract and retain the 14,000 extra workers it desperately needs over the next five years. Labour shortages are already crippling key industries like mining, construction, and hospitality, with flow-on effects that threaten the region's economic growth.

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