Description
Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) employs strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities to plan, develop, and execute Defensive Cyberspace Operations/Offensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO/OCO); perform Cyberspace Threat Hunting (CTH) and analysis, digital forensics, network and host exploitation, Research and Development (R&D), and mission planning; execute cyberspace effects; leverage information and intelligence to identify, report, and respond to worldwide threats in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF), Fleet, National, and Joint requirements; and control and safeguard access to classified material and Information Systems (IS).
Core Skills
- defensive cyberspace operations (DCO)
- offensive cyberspace operations (OCO)
- cyber threat hunting
- digital forensics and incident response
- malware analysis and reverse engineering fundamentals
- network traffic analysis
- host-based security monitoring
- vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
- scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- secure network architecture concepts
- threat intelligence analysis and reporting
- red team / blue team operations
- mission planning and targeting in cyberspace
- research and development of cyber tools and techniques
- risk assessment and mitigation
- technical report writing and briefing
- cross-functional coordination with intel and operations teams
- operating in classified environments and handling sensitive data
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
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