Coast Guard
IT/Cyber
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
CG-CYB13
Cyber Effects
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Cyber Effects Subspecialty Officers are trained, cleared, and qualified to plan, support, and execute cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to externally defend or conduct force projection in or through cyberspace.
Core Skills
- cyber mission planning
- cyber operations coordination
- threat emulation
- network operations
- operational effects analysis
- targeting and prioritization
- technical team leadership
- mission risk management
- cyber policy compliance
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.