Developing Cloud-Based Cyber Capacity Building Platforms

Abstract

Creating and maintaining an effective cybersecurity workforce is a significant challenge for organizations due to the complexity of the cyberspace domain. Military organizations especially have problems due to the transitory nature of personnel and retention challenges. The Integrated Multinational Cyber Information Sharing and Training Environment (IMCITE) is a system that facilitates organizational development using a learning management system, organic and government-off-the-shelf training materials, hands-on cyber training labs, large-scale cyber exercises, and information sharing with other organizations. Additionally, IMCITE incorporates learning plans and competency frameworks to track training effectiveness and ensure alignment with training goals, enabling targeted and measurable training initiatives to help identify skill gaps, streamline career progression, and improve workforce readiness. In this paper, we will discuss the technical and other challenges involved with developing, deploying, maintaining, and training in the use of such a system.