Careers & Training

Every year, these tech-focused learning centers train over 26,000 service members from all military branches in cryptology, information technology, electronic warfare, cyber and intelligence fields. With over 200 courses offered across the spectrum of information warfare, this training command embraces innovation to respond to rapid changes within the maritime and cyber domains.

As part of the Naval Postgraduate School, C3O is “America's foremost center for defense-related research and education in software security, inherently trustworthy systems, cybersecurity defense and the use of computational systems in both defensive and adversarial cyber operations.”

This school provides senior military officers, government employees and civilians with advanced curriculums that support multiple master’s degree tracks in computer science.

This Air Force Institute of Technology training center focuses on educating students about offensive and defensive cyber operations, cybersecurity and resiliency of weapon systems. To accomplish this, CyTCoE provides service members with various programs, like:

• Advanced degrees in computer engineering and computer science with cybersecurity specializations through its graduate school
• Senior and Master Professional Rating Courses through the School of Strategic Force Studies
• Short courses on analyzing and handling cyberthreats to Air and Space Force weapon systems through the School of Systems and Logistics
• A monthlong, immersive cyberwarfare summer course for Air Force Academy and ROTC cadets

Offering both online and in-person instruction, this cyber institution provides investigative training to DoW personnel who protect defense networks from “unauthorized use, counterintelligence, criminal and fraudulent activities.” To accomplish this, DC3 has over 30 courses in technology, forensics and intelligence, which cover topics like:

• Digital media examination
• Network intrusion basics and log analysis
• The collection and analyzation of digital evidence
• Cyber investigative practices, tools and management

This Department of War college educates military officers, national security leaders and other members of the federal cyber workforce about the cyber domain and information environment so they can better lead, advise and advance national/global security.

CIC programs include multiple graduate certificate courses for professional development and a Master of Science (M.S.) with concentrations in:

• Cyber Studies
• Data and Disruptive Technologies
• Financial Management
• Influence Warfare