The first they need to do is get rid of the 'cyber' prefix on everything. It doesn't add anything and it makes them look even more out of touch with the day-to-

The first they need to do is get rid of the 'cyber' prefix on everything. It doesn't add anything and it makes them look even more out of touch with the day-to-day realities of computer and network security than they already are. The second thing they need to do is pay well. A solid programmer can get high five-figure or low six-figure salary at Google. This is for two reasons. First, the cost of living in the Bay Area is extraordinarily high. Second, and more importantly, solid programmers (not even rockstars, but solid, competent programmers) are valuable. Can the government make offers that are competitive with Google? After all, DC isn't a cheap place to live either. Somehow, I don't think either of these things will happen, and this will be another bureaucratic turf war where millions of taxpayer dollars will be spent filling out forms and progress reports whilst nothing of substance will actually be achieved.