Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37). (Securely Provision)

Risk Management

Security Control Assessor (OPM 612)

Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results. (Design & Development)

Test and Evaluation

System Testing and Evaluation Specialist (OPM 671)

Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. (Protection & Defense)

Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (OPM 541)

Vulnerability Assessment and Management - Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. (Protection & Defense)

Pen Tester (OPM 541)

Collaborates to identify access and collection gaps that can be satisfied through cyber collection and/or preparation activities. Leverages all authorized resources and analytic techniques to penetrate targeted networks. (Cyberspace Effects)

Exploitation Analysis

Exploitation Analyst (OPM 121)

Develops assessment plans and measures of performance/effectiveness. Conducts strategic and operational effectiveness assessments as required for cyber events. Determines whether systems performed as expected and provides input to the determination of operational effectiveness. (Cyberspace Effects)

All-Source Analysis

Mission Assessment Specialist (OPM 112)

Performs target system analysis, builds and/or maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation, and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target activities and intelligence organizations, and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation. (Cyberspace Effects)

Targets

Target Analyst (OPM 131)

Develops detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analysts. Participates in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enables integration during the execution of cyber actions. (Cyberspace Effects)

Cyber Operational Planning

Cyber Ops Planner (OPM 332)

Conducts collection, processing, and/or geolocation of systems in order to exploit, locate, and/or track targets of interest. Performs network navigation, tactical forensic analysis, and, when directed, executing on-net operations. (Cyberspace Effects)

Cyber Operations

Cyber Operator (OPM 321)

Junior Penetration Tester

Adversary Emulation Specialist / Red Teamer (OPM 541)

Cyber Operational Planning - Develops detailed plans for the conduct or support of the applicable range of cyber operations through collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analysts. Participates in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and enables integration during the execution of cyber actions. (Cyberspace Effects)

Cyber Ops Planner

Certified Professional Penetration Tester

Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37). (Oversight & Governance)

Develops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. (Design & Development)

Systems Architecture

Enterprise Architect - Systems Architecture (OPM 651)

Provides technical support to customers who need assistance utilizing client-level hardware and software in accordance with established or approved organizational process components. (i.e., Master Incident Management Plan, when applicable). (Implementation & Operation)

Customer Service and Technical Support

Technical Support Specialist (OPM 411)

Plans, implements, and operates network services/systems, to include hardware and virtual environments. (Implementation & Operation)

Network Services

Network Operations Specialist (OPM 441)

Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and software, and administers system accounts. (Implementation & Operation)

Systems Administration

System Administrator (OPM 451)

Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. (Implementation & Operation)

Systems Analysis

Systems Security Analyst (OPM 461)

Manages a portfolio of IT capabilities that align with the overall needs of mission and business enterprise priorities. (Oversight & Governance)

Acquisition and Program/Project Management

Technology Portfolio Management (OPM 804)

Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats. (Protection & Defense)

Cyber Defense Analysis

Cyber Defense Analyst (OPM 511)

Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software. (Protection & Defense

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (OPM 521)

Enterprise Defense Administrator

Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave. (Protection & Defense)

Incident Response

Cyber Defense Incident Responder (OPM 531)

Identifies collection authorities and environment; incorporates priority information requirements into collection management; develops concepts to meet leadership´s intent. Determines capabilities of available collection assets, identifies new collection capabilities; and constructs and disseminates collection plans. Monitors execution of tasked collection to ensure effective execution of the collection plan. (Cyberspace Intelligence)

Collection Operations

All Source-Collection Manager (OPM 311)

Evaluates collection operations and develops effects-based collection requirements strategies using available sources and methods to improve collection. Develops, processes, validates, and coordinates submission of collection requirements. Evaluates performance of collection assets and collection operations. (Cyberspace Intelligence)

All Source-Collection Requirements Manager (OPM 312)

Identifies, collects, examines, and preserves evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques. (Investigation)

Cyber Investigation

Cyber Crime Investigator (OPM 221)

Conducts deep-dive investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, to include digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. (Investigation)

Digital Forensics

Law Enforcement /CounterIntelligence Forensics Analyst (OPM 211)

Analyzes digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system/network vulnerability mitigation. (Investigation)

Analyzes digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system/network vulnerability mitigation. (Protection & Defense)

Certified Digital Forensics Professional

Examines data from multiple disparate sources with the goal of providing new insight. Designs and implements custom algorithms, flow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes. (Design & Development)

Data Administration

Technology Research & Development (OPM 422)

Develops unique cyber indicators to maintain constant awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment. Collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates cyber warning assessments. (Protection & Defense)

Threat Analysis

Threat Analyst (OPM 141)

Analyzes data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations. (Cyberspace Intelligence)

All-Source Analyst (OPM 111)

Conducts advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity; to profile targets and their activities; and develop techniques to gain more target information. Determines how targets communicate, move, operate and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks and the applications on them. (Cyberspace Effects)

Target Network Analyst (OPM 132)

Develops detailed intelligence plans to satisfy cyber operations requirements. Collaborates with cyber operations planners to identify, validate, and levy requirements for collection and analysis. Participates in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of cyber actions. Synchronizes intelligence activities to support organization objectives in cyberspace. (Cyberspace Intelligence)

Cyber Intel Planner (OPM 331)

Certified Threat Hunting Professional

Mobile Application Penetration Testing Professional

Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results. (Design & Development)

Software Development

Software Security Assessment (OPM 622)

Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development life cycle. (Design & Development)

Systems Development

Secure Systems Development (OPM 631)

Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development life cycle. (Design & Development)

Secure Software Developer (OPM 632)

Web Application Penetration Testing Professional

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst (OPM 212)

Incident Handling and Response Professional

Develops, creates, maintains, and writes/codes new (or modifies existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs. (Design & Development)

Software Developer (OPM 621)

Web Application Penetration Testing Professional - Advanced

INE has cybersecurity certifications that map to the NICE Framework

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NICE Framework and Other Compliance Frameworks

INE has cybersecurity certifications that map to the NICE Framework

Junior Penetration Tester

Certified Professional Penetration Tester

Enterprise Defense Administrator

Certified Digital Forensics Professional

Certified Threat Hunting Professional

Mobile Application Penetration Testing Professional

Web Application Penetration Testing Professional

Incident Handling and Response Professional

Web Application Penetration Testing Professional - Advanced

DoDD 8570 and DoDD 8140

CCNP Security Concentration Exams

CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CompTIA Security+

CyberOps Associate

OPM/Work Role and Area

KSATS Mapped to OPM