; and (O) institution of higher education funding and research needs. (c) Deadline for submittal of research funding and recommendations (1) Initial research The Working Group shall submit to the Secretary an initial research plan that will guide the work of the Working Group. (2) Other research recommendations The Working Group shall provide the Secretary a list of other areas that require research to accomplish the purpose of the agency’s goal of providing cyber security protection for the agency. The Working Group shall provide a description of the proposed research and the purpose of the research as it relates to the goals of cybersecurity of the agency. (3) Initial recommendations The Working Group shall submit to the Secretary initial recommendations under this section by not later than nine months after the date on which all of the members of the Working Group are appointed. (4) Other recommendations Not later than six months after all members of the Working Group are appointed, the Working Group shall submit to the Secretary research and recommendations on the effectiveness of Federal civil agency computer and information security training programs, including an evaluation of certification authorities and their role in providing work ready staff to fill positions with the agency. (5) Subsequent research and recommendations Not later than one year after the date of the submittal of the initial research and recommendations under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Working Group shall submit to the Secretary subsequent research and recommendations under this section and an update on the progress made toward a well trained and sustainable Department computer and information workforce. (d) Membership (1) Chair The Chair of the Working Group shall be the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the Director’s designee. (2) Other members The Working Group shall be composed of 21 members, who are appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security in consultation with the Director of