Coast Guard Rating · IT & Cyber
CG-CYB10 Cyber
Overview
Cyber specialty officers build, secure, operate, defend, and protect Coast Guard and United States cyberspace resources, including unclassified, classified, and national security networks. They conduct related intelligence activities, enable future operations, and project power in or through cyberspace.
Core Skills
- cybersecurity architecture and design
- network security engineering
- security operations and monitoring
- incident response and handling
- threat hunting and analysis
- vulnerability management
- risk management framework (RMF) implementation
- identity and access management
- cyber threat intelligence integration
- leadership and team management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Ansible software
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
- Cloud Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) · Funded
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- AWS Certified Security, Specialty
Also Common
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Computer Network Architects
- Database Administrators
- Computer User Support Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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