Cryptologic Technicians
Cryptologic Technicians (Networks) (CTN) provide computer (network and infrastructure) analysis and technical solutions to produce Computer Network Operations (CNO) effects in support of national intelligence requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to: Computer Network Defense Analysis, Digital Forensics Analysis, Digital Network Exploitation Analysis, Interactive Operations, Expeditionary Operations, Research and Development, and Cyber Planning in support of Computer Network operations.Cryptologic Technicians Networks branch perfom a variety of duties associated with computer network operations across global networks. A combination
of technical and analytical computer network skills provides the situational awareness required to plan and execute information operations (IO) actions/
counteractions. Initial training is located in Pensacola, Florida.
WHAT THEY DO
Providing technical expertise in network-centric operations;
Detecting, protecting, reacting and responding to threats against Navy networks;
Defend against external and internal threats through in-depth technical and non-technical methods;
Computer Network Risk Mitigation;
Network Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Response/Reconstruction;
Active computer network defense, access tool development and computer/network forensics.