Discuss the National Security Professional Development Program (NSPD).

What will be an ideal response?

The other important national initiative to which the EBK contributes is the National Security Professional Development Program (NSPD). The Program was created by executive order on May 17, 2007. Its specific aim is to "promote the education, training, and experience of current and future professionals in national security positions in executive departments and agencies."

The Program embodies a national strategy, which is meant to ensure that all people who work in security are exposed to "integrated education, training, and professional experience opportunities" (NSPD, 2007). Thus, the practical aim of this initiative is to ensure that security professionals are capable of performing their duties by enhancing the level of their general knowledge, skills, and experience. As such, the National Security Professional Development program is meant to apply to a range of security disciplines, not just electronic security professionals.