Defensive CyberOps: Defensive Cyberspace Operations


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Expected Duration
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Expertise Level



Overview/Description

A well-planned and properly executed DCO mission will enable the cyber warrior to repel attacks and rapidly prepare for offensive action. In this course, you'll learn the principles of Defensive Cyber Operations, including measures and responses. You'll explore cybersecurity and cyberspace operations in DCO. Next, you'll look at DCO analytics, missions, and operating domains. You'll explore the role of the mission owner and network owner in DCO, as well as planning considerations. Finally, you'll learn about cyberspace threats that may occur during the course of maneuver operations and common security and system tools used in DCO.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.7

Lesson Objectives

Defensive CyberOps: Defensive Cyberspace Operations

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe the doctrinal principles of Defensive Cyber Operations
  • describe the operations of DCO in terms of missions, actions, and forces
  • describe the role of DCO in terms of traditional network, system security, and administration
  • describe the purpose of DCO in relation to cyberspace operations
  • describe the functions of C2, intel, host, network, and analytic functions for DCO
  • describe and compare the different types of DCO missions
  • describe the DCO operating domain responsibilities in terms of blue, gray, and red space
  • describe the role of the mission owner in DCO
  • describe the role of the network owner in DCO
  • describe considerations for DCO planning and coordination
  • describe cyberspace threats during the course of maneuver operations
  • describe situations in which common security and system tools are used in DCO
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course
  • Course Number:
    it_cygsdcdj_01_enus

    Expertise Level
    Intermediate