Skill ID: S0494
Skill in performing operational environment analysis
Work roles with this Skill
Threat Analysis
Category: Protection and DefenseNICE Framework ID: PD-WRL-006Responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating cybersecurity threat assessments. Develops cybersecurity indicators to maintain awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment.
All-Source Analysis
Category: Cyberspace IntelligenceNICE Framework ID: CI-WRL-001Responsible for analyzing data and information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the operational environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of intelligence planning and operations.
All-Source Collection Management
Category: Cyberspace IntelligenceNICE Framework ID: CI-WRL-002Responsible for identifying intelligence collection authorities and environment; incorporating priority information requirements into intelligence collection management; and developing concepts to meet leadership's intent. Determines capabilities of available intelligence collection assets; constructs and disseminates intelligence collection plans; and monitors execution of intelligence collection tasks to ensure effective execution of collection plans.
All-Source Collection Requirements Management
Category: Cyberspace IntelligenceNICE Framework ID: CI-WRL-003Responsible for evaluating intelligence collection operations and developing effects-based collection requirements strategies using available sources and methods to improve collection. Develops, processes, validates, and coordinates submission of intelligence collection requirements. Evaluates performance of intelligence collection assets and operations.
Cyber Intelligence Planning
Category: Cyberspace IntelligenceNICE Framework ID: CI-WRL-004Responsible for developing intelligence plans to satisfy cyber operation requirements. Identifies, validates, and levies requirements for intelligence collection and analysis. Participates in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of cyber actions. Synchronizes intelligence activities to support organization objectives in cyberspace.
Mission Assessment
Category: Cyberspace EffectsNICE Framework ID: CE-WRL-004Responsible for developing assessment plans and performance measures; conducting strategic and operational effectiveness assessments for cyber events; determining whether systems perform as expected; and providing input to the determination of operational effectiveness.
Target Analysis
Category: Cyberspace EffectsNICE Framework ID: CE-WRL-006Responsible for conducting target development at the system, component, and entity levels. Builds and maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target working groups and intelligence community members, and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation. Assesses and reports on damage resulting from the application of military force and coordinates federal support as required.
Source: Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) (NIST SP 800-181 Rev 1) (Version: 1.0.0)