Corps of Cadets Cyber Operations Special Unit

The purpose of the Cyber Operations Special Unit is to train cadets in the technical knowledge required to work in the field of cybersecurity. As proof of training, the Cyber Operations Special Unit will compete on a national level in Cybersecurity. These competition include virtual and in-person competitions and CTFs (Capture-The-Flag) against schools and teams from around the world. Our Capstone competition is the NCX (NSA Cyber Exercise) competition between the three service academies and the 6 SMCs and put on by the NSA at various locations around the country. Cadets in the unit also have the opportunity to earn reimbursements for Cybersecurity related Certifications such as the CompTIA Security+, eJPT (Elearnsecurity Junior Penetration Tester), and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). These Certification provide both experience and proof of knowledge that cadets can use in the industry, normally the courses and exams required to take earn these certificates can cost over $1000, but members who earn these Certificates while actively participating in the unit can have most or all of the cost reimbursed by the unit.