Information security NCO (Air Force)מש"ק/ית אבטחת מידע (חיל האוויר)
What the Information security NCO (Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Force information security NCO works to protect computer systems, networks and classified information from leaks and from enemy intelligence gathering.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Air Force information security system works to stop enemy efforts to gather intelligence on the IDF, its capabilities and how it operates. Soldiers in the role secure IDF and civilian computer systems and networks.
The soldiers teach information security procedures in their unit and carry out inspections to prevent classified information from leaking to the media or to hostile parties.
Some soldiers are placed as security interviewers, who question Air Force recruits to decide whether they are suitable for their role from a security standpoint.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Women go through a screening.
- 2Men go through a screening.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 6-week course.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at Air Force bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a security background investigation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Information security NCO (Air Force) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Information security NCO (Air Force)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Information security NCO (Air Force)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Women go through a screening. Men go through a screening.
What does the training for Information security NCO (Air Force) hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 6-week course.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Information security NCO (Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.