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TRAINING THE DOD’S
CYBER FORCES

To meet the continuously evolving threats facing our nation, the DOD cyber
forces require exceptional training. DC3 Cyber Training Academy provides such
training, accessible virtually anywhere and at any time.

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REAL–WORLD TRAINING

ELIGIBILITY DOD service member, active duty, civilian, Reserve or National Guard
on Title 10 status

IN-RESIDENCE AND ONLINE Students attend in-residence courses at the new DC3
Cyber Training Academy in Hanover, Md. Online training is delivered on the
Academy portal (Learn.dcita.edu), where students can access an array of
educational resources, tools and technologies.

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From computer hardware fundamentals to advanced forensic concepts, the DC3 Cyber
Training Academy provides students with the skills needed to meet mission goals
in the cyber environment.

Our Academy’s training prepares DOD personnel in cyber-force specialty areas
with the knowledge and expertise to utilize various tools and techniques to
investigate, audit, defend, monitor, detect, analyze, and mitigate threats to
DOD networks and information technology systems.

FOCUS AREAS

The curriculum focuses on forensics, technologies, intelligence, and tools, and
trains students in areas such as:

 * Digital media examination on multiple operating system platforms in a lab
   environment or a deployed setting
 * Network intrusion basics and log analysis
 * Successfully installing software such as OpenVAS and Network Mapper in a
   Linux environment to assess network vulnerabilities
 * Collecting and analyzing digital evidence, spanning varying levels of
   operational and technical complexity
 * First-response fundamentals, basic cyber investigative practices and tools
   (like EnCase Forensic), and cyber investigation unit management

CERTIFICATION

In addition to the Academy’s certifications, the successful completion of select
courses enables certain military personnel to be eligible for an Additional
Skill Identifier (ASI) to their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).





CUSTOM
TECHNOLOGIES

FOR STUDENTS

TRAINING ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
Students with a computer and an internet connection can access training on the
Academy portal at any time from virtually anywhere in the world, and complete
coursework at their own pace and on their own time.

CYBER RANGE AND SIMULATION
Students can take advantage of hands-on learning resources through virtualized
access to software tools, multiple operating systems and complex training
environments such as enterprise-level networks.

KNOWLEDGE ENVIRONMENT
The DC3 Cyber Training Academy provides learning resources ranging from
traditional courses and continuous learning options such as webinars, tutorials
and blogs, to social learning through user community interaction.

FOR MANAGERS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Managers can use tools on the Academy portal to identify courses aligned with
their personnel’s training requirements, approve course requests, monitor
student progress and review student learning history.

CUSTOMIZED STUDENT LEARNING
Managers can develop individualized learning plans and curriculum paths that are
tailored to meet the specific training needs of their personnel.

DETAILED REPORTING
Managers can generate reports on a number of specific student performance
metrics, including learning history, training accomplishments and measures of
student competency in specific task areas.





CAREER
ADVANCEMENT


DODD
8140


REQUIREMENTS

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DOD DIRECTIVE 8140 REQUIREMENTS

+ The Academy provides training options for personnel seeking to stay current on
DOD Directive 8140.


CAREER
ADVANCEMENT


DOD


CERTIFICATES

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DOD CERTIFICATIONS

Students can complete Academy training to earn these DOD certificates: Digital
Media Collector, Digital Forensic Examiner and Cyber Crime Investigator*.
Earning these certificates documents the student’s ability to respond to, image,
process and analyze digital evidence and to properly document findings.
*ARMY MI/ARMY INSCOM students must have credentials verified by CDTI Training
Program Manager before being eligible for certification.
*ARMY CID (USACIDC) students must have credentials verified by organizational
POC before being eligible for certification.





ORGANIZATION


DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE
CYBER
STRATEGY

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CYBER
EDUCATION

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DC3 Cyber Training Academy supports the effort to secure the nation through
leadership and innovation in developing and delivering cyber training for DOD
personnel. Established in 1998, the Academy has developed into a cyber training
institution, offering more than 15 specialized courses in technology, tools,
forensics, and intelligence categories. The Academy’s mission is: “To provide
cyber investigation training to individuals and DOD elements that must ensure
Defense information systems are secure from unauthorized use,
counterintelligence, criminal and fraudulent activities.”

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER STRATEGY CONTENT

Academy training supports the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy Opens in new
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the nation’s cyber defense and deterrence posture.


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CYBER EDUCATION CONTENT

DC3 Cyber Training Academy is a partner of the National Initiative for
Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Opens in new window, a nationally coordinated
effort established to create the framework for education programs fostering
sound cyber practices across government, industry and academia.

The Academy is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) Opens
in new window, a national accrediting body dedicated to ensuring quality and
integrity in career and technical education.


GET STARTED

To access training, create an account on the DC3 Cyber Training Academy’s
training platform.
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DC3 CYBER TRAINING ACADEMY INFORMATION

CONTACT US
For more information, contact the DC3 Cyber Training Academy.

PHONE
1-443-733-1990

EMAIL
DC3.CTA.Registrar@us.af.mil

2023 DOD Cyber Crime Center


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DC3 CYBER TRAINING ACADEMY SEEKS
REAFFIRMATION OF COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

The DC3 Cyber Training Academy (DC3/CTA) is in the process of reaffirming its
current accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education (COE). DC3/CTA
received initial COE accreditation in 2007. This effort is in accordance with
Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5124.7, which calls for all DOD civilian
education and professional development activities to meet the standards
established by accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.
Established in 1998, DC3/CTA develops and delivers real-world training to DOD
service members, active duty, civilian, Reserve or National Guard on Title 10
status. DC3/CTA’s mission is to provide cyber investigation training to
individuals and DOD elements that must ensure Defense information systems are
secure from unauthorized use, counterintelligence, criminal and fraudulent
activities.
DC3/CTA is dedicated to cyber investigations training development and delivery.
Students are trained in the latest computer forensic techniques using
state-of-the-art equipment, classrooms and technologies. DC3/CTA offers courses
in the following disciplines: network operations and investigations; cyber
intelligence; incident response; digital forensics; core technologies;
programming; and cyber protection training.
COE is a national accrediting agency that is committed to assuring quality and
integrity in career and workforce training. The council is a nonprofit voluntary
membership organization serving post-secondary education and training
institutions and centers interested in improving the workforce in the United
States.
Those who want to comment on DC3/CTA’s candidacy should contact the COE
Executive Director/President, Gary Puckett: gary.puckett@council.org.