NEC
H16A
Senior Cyberspace Operator (Networks)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Use advanced software applications and protected techniques for network navigation and tactical forensic analysis specifically targeted against an operational network infrastructure.
Core Skills
- network infrastructure analysis
- network navigation
- packet capture analysis
- tactical forensics
- routing and switching
- intrusion detection
- network traffic analysis
- vulnerability identification
- technical reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Wireshark training through the Wireshark Foundation
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
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