Implementing DoD 8140: Building the Cyber Workforce Pipeline

As the Department of Defense advances the implementation of DoD 8140, organizations must be ready to align workforce capabilities with mission requirements and meet evolving qualification standards.

In this session, SANS experts will break down the 8140 framework, explain how to map personnel to DCWF work roles, and share real-world insights from faculty with prior military experience. Learn how cyber roles evolve in practice and how to build a workforce that is not just compliant—but mission ready.

What You’ll Learn

• Core fundamentals of DoD 8140

• Mapping and aligning personnel to DCWF work roles

• Career journeys and lessons learned from experienced practitioners

• Practical implementation strategies and next steps

• Examples of key work roles and how they function in practice

• Execution approaches to successfully meet 8140 requirements