Navy Rating · IT & Cyber
784X Cyber Warrant Officer CWO
Overview
A Cyber Warrant Officer plans, directs, and executes offensive and defensive operations across the full spectrum of cyber operations. The officer may serve as a cyber operations officer, cyber mission commander, Interactive On-Net operator, or in a staff billet.
Core Skills
- offensive cyber operations planning and execution
- defensive cyber operations and incident response
- cyber threat intelligence analysis
- network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
- cyber mission planning and targeting
- risk assessment and cyber readiness reporting
- security policy implementation and compliance
- secure network architecture understanding
- command and control of cyber missions
- joint and interagency coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Microsoft Azure software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Linux
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
- Ansible software
- Bash
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA CySA+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Also Common
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
What the Work Involves
- Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
- 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.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Analysts
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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