Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · IT & Cyber
CG-CYB12 Cybersecurity
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A cybersecurity officer secures, defends, and preserves data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems by implementing security controls and taking internal defense actions. They monitor and administer system controls and integrate cybersecurity into the engineering and acquisition of cyberspace capabilities.
Core Skills
- security control implementation
- network defense
- security monitoring
- identity and access management
- incident response
- vulnerability management
- security architecture
- risk assessment
- secure systems engineering
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Python
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Git
- Ansible software
- Microsoft Active Directory
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA CySA+
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) · Funded
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) · Funded
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Also Common
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · 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.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Related Occupations
- Software Developers
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Computer Network Architects
- Project Management 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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