Competency Framework |
Statement |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0001: Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0036: Knowledge of human-computer interaction principles |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0044: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0060: Knowledge of operating systems |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0061: Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open Systems Interconnection [OSI] Model, Information Technology Infrastructure Library [ITIL], current version) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0109: Knowledge of physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., CPUs, network interface cards, data storage) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0111: Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, lookup) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0113: Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0117: Knowledge of file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0221: Knowledge of OSI model and underlying network protocols (such as TCP/IP) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0332: Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0373: Knowledge of software applications (e.g., data storage and backup, database applications) and their vulnerabilities |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0392: Knowledge of common computer/network infections (virus, Trojan, etc.) and methods of infection (ports, attachments, etc.) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0395: Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (i.e., computer components of a network, types of networks, etc.) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0417: Knowledge of data communications terminology (e.g., networking protocols, Ethernet, IP, encryption, optical devices, removable media) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0444: Knowledge of how internet applications work (SMTP email, web-based email, chat clients, VOIP) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0471: Knowledge of internet network addressing (IP addresses, classless inter-domain routing, TCP/UDP port numbering) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0516: Knowledge of physical and logical network devices and infrastructure to include hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, etc. |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0565: Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), services (e.g., web, mail, DNS), and how they interact to provide network communications |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0609: Knowledge of virtual machine technologies |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
K0610: Knowledge of virtualization products (VMware, Virtual PC) |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
S0073: Skill in using virtual machines |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
S0074: Skill in physically disassembling PCs |
DOD Cyber Workforce Framework |
S0208: Skill in determining the physical location of network devices |