Navy Rating · IT & Cyber
CWT Cyber Warfare Technician
Overview
A cyber warfare technician plans, develops, and executes defensive and offensive cyberspace operations at strategic, operational, and tactical levels. The technician conducts threat hunting, digital forensics, network and host exploitation, research, mission planning, and cyberspace effects while safeguarding classified material and information systems.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- defensive cyberspace operations (DCO)
- offensive cyberspace operations (OCO)
- cyber threat hunting
- digital forensics and incident response
- network traffic analysis
- host-based security monitoring
- vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
- threat intelligence analysis and reporting
- mission planning and targeting in cyberspace
- research and development of cyber tools and techniques
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) · Funded
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) · Funded
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) · Funded
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) · Funded
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- 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.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into CWT. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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