OV-MGT-002 Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager

Provides leadership, management, direction, or development and advocacy so the organization may effectively conduct cybersecurity work.

Oversees the cybersecurity program of an information system or network, including managing information security implications within the organization, specific program, or other area of responsibility, to include strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness, and other resources.

Individual who manages the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization (CNSSI 4009) or key custodian for a Crypto Key Management System (CKMS).

Knowledges 19

Code	Description	Work Roles
K0001	Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.	52
K0002	Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).	52
K0003	Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.	52
K0004	Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.	52
K0005	Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.	52
K0006	Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.	52
K0018	Knowledge of encryption algorithms	11
K0026	Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery continuity of operations plans.	5
K0038	Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.	6
K0042	Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.	7
K0090	Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.	10
K0101	Knowledge of the organization’s enterprise information technology (IT) goals and objectives.	8
K0121	Knowledge of information security program management and project management principles and techniques.	2
K0126	Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (NIST SP 800-161)	14
K0163	Knowledge of critical information technology (IT) procurement requirements.	3
K0267	Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures.	8
K0285	Knowledge of implementing enterprise key escrow systems to support data-at-rest encryption.	2
K0287	Knowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise.	18
K0622	Knowledge of controls related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data.	6

Skills 3

Code	Description	Work Roles
S0027	Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.	7
S0059	Skill in using Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices and encryption.	3
S0138	Skill in using Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption and digital signature capabilities into applications (e.g., S/MIME email, SSL traffic).	5

Abilities 7

Code	Description	Work Roles
A0163	Ability to interpret Communications Security (COMSEC) terminology, guidelines and procedures.	1
A0164	Ability to identify the roles and responsibilities for appointed Communications Security (COMSEC) personnel.	1
A0165	Ability to manage Communications Security (COMSEC) material accounting, control and use procedure.	1
A0166	Ability to identify types of Communications Security (COMSEC) Incidents and how they’re reported.	1
A0167	Ability to recognize the importance of auditing Communications Security (COMSEC) material and accounts.	1
A0168	Ability to Identify the requirements of In-Process accounting for Communications Security (COMSEC).	1
A0177	Ability to recognize the unique aspects of the Communications Security (COMSEC) environment and hierarchy.	1

Tasks 9

Code	Description	Work Roles
T0003	Advise senior management (e.g., Chief Information Officer [CIO]) on risk levels and security posture.	3
T0004	Advise senior management (e.g., CIO) on cost/benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements.	5
T0025	Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders.	4
T0044	Collaborate with stakeholders to establish the enterprise continuity of operations program, strategy, and mission assurance.	3
T0089	Ensure that security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.	2
T0095	Establish overall enterprise information security architecture (EISA) with the organization’s overall security strategy.	2
T0099	Evaluate cost/benefit, economic, and risk analysis in decision-making process.	4
T0215	Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required.	2
T0229	Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered.	4