NEC
785B
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Offensive Cyberspace Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides limited and focused Offensive Cyberspace Operations support to SOF. Conducts time sensitive intelligence operations and delivers cyberspace effects in direct support of SOF tactical objectives in the air, ground, and maritime environments.
Core Skills
- offensive cyberspace operations
- penetration testing
- network exploitation
- malware analysis
- threat intelligence
- digital forensics
- operational planning
- mission effects delivery
- secure communications
- classified data handling
Common Certifications
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Career Growth
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
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