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CISA to keep cyber pay incentives, but less staff will qualify

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CISA to keep cyber pay incentives, but less staff will qualify

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will maintain cyber pay incentives for technical staff retention, but revised eligibility criteria tied to job series and performance ratings will reduce the number of qualifying employees. The policy change has raised concerns about potential staff attrition.

Why it matters: Security practitioners in federal agencies and contractors should monitor CISA staffing levels, as reduced retention incentives could affect the agency's ability to support critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability coordination programs.

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