Resources
DCWF.com is the ultimate guide to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for:
DoD Manual 8140.03
Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
Directives & Manuals
| Resource Title | Resource Summary | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| 8140.03 PDF Manual | The manual and implementation of the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, published by the DoD CIO. | Download PDF |
| 8140.01 PDF | Establishes the Cyber Workforce Management Board, and broad cyber workforce policy. | Download PDF |
| 8140.02 PDF | Establishes the structure and approach to managing and developing the DoD’s cyber workforce. | Download PDF |
DoD Cyber Workforce Tools
| Resource Title | Resource Summary | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications Matrices for Roles | The Qualifications Matrices are used to define and manage the qualifications and competencies required for roles within the DoD cyber workforce. | Resource Link |
| Cyber.mil Work Roles | The DCWF work roles are based on work an individual performs. This resource provides the work role definitions. | Resource Link |
| Cyber.mil Workforce Innovation Directorate Career Exploration | The Federal Cyber Career Pathways is a guide for DoD cyber professionals to plan and advance their careers. | Resource Link |
| CISA – Cyber Career Pathways Explorer | An interactive tool to explore work roles within the NICE Framework. | Resource Link |
| Navy CSWF | The Navy’s interactive Workforce Model that categorizes work roles consistence with the DCWF and links to Qualifications Matrices for each Specialty Area. | Resource Link |
Related Cyber Workforce References
| Resource Title | Resource Summary | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| NICCS | NICCS is the premier online resource for cybersecurity training, education, and career information. Primarily related to the NICE Framework. | Resource Link |
| NICE | Published by NIST, the NICE Framework (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education), which is widely used by industry and Federal government, and shares many roles with the DCWF. | Resource Link |




