Can You Hack It as a Military Cyberspecialist?

In the world of military cybersecurity and defense, threats can come from anywhere — fortunately, the talented minds that protect against them can too.

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Cyberdefense 101

Much like air, land, sea and space, cyberspace is a contested domain that adversaries seek to control for their own gain and exploit to weaken national security. Safeguarding the U.S. from these tech threats while maintaining a strategic advantage is the mission of cyberspecialists in today’s military.

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The Cyber Skills Challenge

Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of military cyber professionals? Test your abilities to defend, protect, analyze and strike across cyberspace with four engaging interactive experiences.

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Careers & Training

All six Service branches of the U.S. Military rely on the expertise of highly trained officers and enlisted service members to ensure their cyberspace activities are secure. Explore the various roles and educational opportunities in this career field to see if pursuing a path in cyberdefense is right for you.

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Cyberdefense Across the Services

Learn more about each of the Service branches and the cyberdefense opportunities you can pursue within them: