1. Establishment of public-private talent exchange for cybersecurity skills development (a) Purpose There is established, within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, a pilot program for the purpose of carrying out a talent exchange program between the private sector and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (in this section referred to as the program ) in order to— (1) facilitate collaboration with the best and most diverse minds from outside the Federal Government to improve national security; (2) incorporate public and private sector talent to challenge thinking, test innovative ideas, and enable greater understanding on cybersecurity, bringing public and private sector expertise together in a way that helps both sectors learn lessons, identify systemic vulnerabilities, and reduce the future impact of cyber attacks; and (3) expand existing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency programs that integrate private sector and interagency personnel. (b) Requirements In carrying out the program, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shall— (1) promote public-private cooperation and intelligence sharing; (2) develop and publicize the knowledge, skills, and abilities, including relevant education, training, apprenticeships, certifications, and other experiences, that are required to participate in the program; (3) provide for participation by cleared and uncleared public and private employees; and (4) develop a plan and application process for the private sector to participate in the program. (c) Assignment authority The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may, with the agreement of a private sector entity and the consent of a employee of the Agency or such entity, as the case may be, arrange for the temporary assignment of— (1) such employee of the Agency to such entity