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Hello, everyone, 

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I am Alejandro Mayorkas,
Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Serving one's country is a 
noble calling, an opportunity

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to contribute to a cause greater
 than any one of us,

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and with today's launch 
of the DHS Cybersecurity Service,

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there is another chance to do 

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so in a cutting-edge field
 that is absolutely essential

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to our public safety
 and our national security.

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The DHS Cybersecurity Service
 will ramp up our ability

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to recruit, develop and retain a top

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tier diverse cybersecurity workforce,

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one that is skilled and ready 
to combat evolving threats.

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It will also increase access

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to public service careers
 in cybersecurity, modernize

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our department's ability
 to recruit mission-critical talent

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and enable us to better compete
 for the very best experts.

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Cybersecurity-related threats,
from ransomware to assaults

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on our elections and other critical
 infrastructure like pipelines,

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directly endanger our communities,

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our economy and our democracy.

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As these threats continue to grow
 and change, our department must remain

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agile enough to confront them
 and to defend

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a free and secure cyber space.

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The DHS Cybersecurity Service
 will help us do just that.

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Today's announcement
 is part of our renewed commitment

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to build a robust cyber 
workforce, and it comes on

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the heels of the largest 
cybersecurity hiring effort

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in our department's 
history this past spring.

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So if you have a background
 or an interest in cybersecurity,

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consider joining our team of experts
 and answering the call to serve.

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Help us advance and execute actions

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that will keep our people safe
 in the 21st century.

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We want your unique talents
 and perspective.

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You can go to 
DHS.gov/cybersecurityservice

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 to learn more.

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Together, we can forge a secure future
 for our country.

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Thank you.