NEC
C39A
Cryptologic Advisor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Graduate of the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program (MECCAP). Highly developed as full-spectrum Cryptologists with a greater understanding of relationships within the National Intelligence Community. Experts in Cryptologic policy and guidance, information operations and support to military operations. Serves as an advisor to tactical and strategic warfighters and senior enlisted technical leaders for cryptologic operations.
Core Skills
- cryptologic policy advising
- signals intelligence operations
- intelligence community coordination
- information operations support
- strategic intelligence assessment
- operational briefing
- technical leadership
- mission planning
- intelligence reporting
Common Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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