PR-INF-001 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and/or networks.
Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities.
Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software.
Knowledges 24
| 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 |
| K0021 | Knowledge of data backup and recovery. | 9 |
| K0033 | Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists). | 5 |
| K0042 | Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies. | 7 |
| K0044 | Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). | 14 |
| K0058 | Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods. | 10 |
| K0061 | Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]). | 11 |
| K0062 | Knowledge of packet-level analysis. | 2 |
| K0104 | Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security. | 4 |
| K0106 | Knowledge of what constitutes a network attack and a network attack’s relationship to both threats and vulnerabilities. | 6 |
| K0135 | Knowledge of web filtering technologies. | 2 |
| K0157 | Knowledge of cyber defense and information security policies, procedures, and regulations. | 4 |
| K0179 | Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). | 19 |
| K0205 | Knowledge of basic system, network, and OS hardening techniques. | 1 |
| K0258 | Knowledge of test procedures, principles, and methodologies (e.g., Capabilities and Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)). | 1 |
| K0274 | Knowledge of transmission records (e.g., Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Networking (IR), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). paging, cellular, satellite dishes, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)), and jamming techniques that enable transmission of undesirable information, or prevent installed systems from operating correctly. | 3 |
| K0324 | Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications. | 2 |
| K0332 | Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services. | 14 |
| K0334 | Knowledge of network traffic analysis (tools, methodologies, processes). | 1 |
Skills 9
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| S0007 | Skill in applying host/network access controls (e.g., access control list). | 1 |
| S0053 | Skill in tuning sensors. | 2 |
| S0054 | Skill in using incident handling methodologies. | 2 |
| S0059 | Skill in using Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices and encryption. | 3 |
| S0077 | Skill in securing network communications. | 3 |
| S0079 | Skill in protecting a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters). | 3 |
| S0121 | Skill in system, network, and OS hardening techniques. (e.g., remove unnecessary services, password policies, network segmentation, enable logging, least privilege, etc.). | 2 |
| S0124 | Skill in troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution. | 2 |
| S0367 | Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). | 14 |
Abilities 1
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| A0123 | Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). | 15 |
Tasks 9
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| T0335 | Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware. | 1 |
| T0348 | Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure. | 1 |
| T0420 | Administer test bed(s), and test and evaluate applications, hardware infrastructure, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of platforms managed by service provider(s). | 1 |
| T0438 | Create, edit, and manage network access control lists on specialized cyber defense systems (e.g., firewalls and intrusion prevention systems). | 1 |
| T0483 | Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization). | 1 |
| T0486 | Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) requirements for dedicated cyber defense systems within the enterprise, and document and maintain records for them. | 1 |
| T0042 | Coordinate with Cyber Defense Analysts to manage and administer the updating of rules and signatures (e.g., intrusion detection/protection systems, antivirus, and content blacklists) for specialized cyber defense applications. | 1 |
| T0180 | Perform system administration on specialized cyber defense applications and systems (e.g., antivirus, audit and remediation) or Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices, to include installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration. | 1 |
| T0261 | Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources. | 1 |