Who compromised the DoD Cyber Security Work Force?

• A. Personnel who operate and manage IA capabilities for DoD systems and networks
• B. Contractors external to DoD
• C. Unauthorized users on the internet
• D. End users with weak passwords

Answer: (A)

The DoD Cyber Security Workforce is made up of the people who operate and manage information assurance capabilities for DoD systems and networks. These are the professionals responsible for protecting and defending the informasi systems, including implementing security controls, monitoring for threats, managing access, and responding to incidents as part of daily operations.

This is the best choice because it directly identifies the individuals who perform IA tasks for DoD systems and networks, which is what defines the workforce. External contractors may support tasks but are not the core DoD workforce, while unauthorized users and end users with weak passwords are either adversaries or vulnerabilities, not the people who constitute the workforce.