Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · IT & Cyber
CG-CYB13 Cyber Effects
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A Cyber Effects officer plans and supports cyberspace capabilities used for external defense or force projection. They also execute these capabilities 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Ansible software
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA CySA+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
Also Common
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · 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.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Software Developers
- 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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