NEC
H12C
Master Exploitation Analyst
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Leads Basic and Senior Exploitation Analyst and identifies access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through Cyberspace Operations. Develops detailed exploitation operations plans that are executed by Cyberspace Operations supporting Armed Forces and National Defense operations. Functions as navigators during cyberspace operations, using all source data to understand and map target networks, identify tool gaps, pair cyberspace capabilities to targets, and submit cyberspace operations capabilities requirements to development organizations. Recommends actions to senior leadership on the coordinated pursuit of cyber advisories as authorized to for follow-on Cyberspace Operations.
Core Skills
- cyber operations planning
- network target mapping
- all source intelligence analysis
- collection gap identification
- capability to target matching
- cyber requirements development
- operational navigation
- senior leader briefing
- cyber advisory coordination
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- MITRE ATT&CK Fundamentals Training
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.