Description
Cyberspace Warfare Officers lead cyber forces. They plan and direct the employment of cyber forces in support of tactical, operational, and strategic objectives for supported commanders in the joint force and MAGTF. They are subject matter experts on all cyberspace operations and the integration of the cyberspace domain into all military operations. To fulfill these responsibilities they evaluate intelligence, develop an understanding of the information environment, plan for and integrate information forces, and advise supported commanders on cyberspace operations.
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning
- offensive cyber operations (OCO) oversight
- defensive cyber operations (DCO) oversight
- joint and coalition operations integration
- intelligence-driven targeting
- risk management and mission assurance
- incident response leadership
- security policy development
- governance risk and compliance (GRC)
- network operations oversight
- information operations integration
- operational planning (OPLAN/CONPLAN)
- command and control (C2)
- threat analysis and prioritization
- technical writing and briefing
- cross-functional team leadership
- stakeholder communication
- training program development
- project and program management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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