Cyber operations is evolving with the trend now focused on performing defensive and offensive security tasks to help assess the security posture of many government agencies and help prevent attacks. In this course, you'll explore the difference between Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), as well as the tasks performed by each. You'll also learn about the Cyber Operations Cycle and its phases, and the responsibilities of each role member of the offensive and defensive teams.