Description
Intelligence is one of the best and most important weapons at our disposal. Responsible for acquiring and analyzing information, Fusion Analysts determine the value and implications of intelligence we receive from target network communications. Through research and assessment, these specialists gauge the impact of the information and distribute their findings to high-level decision-makers so we can take timely action to ensure the safety of Airmen and our country.
Core Skills
- cyber threat intelligence analysis
- network traffic analysis fundamentals
- open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
- all-source intelligence fusion
- target network communications analysis
- indications and warning reporting
- threat actor profiling
- technical report writing
- briefing senior leaders
- pattern and trend analysis
- metadata analysis
- requirements management and prioritization
- critical thinking and problem solving
- attention to detail and accuracy
- operational risk assessment
- collaboration in joint/coalition environments
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
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