Network defense manager (Cybit)מנהל הגנה ברשת -סייביט

What the Network defense manager (Cybit) role asks for, and what it holds

A network defense manager (Cybit) works to prevent cyber incidents in the IDF and to protect its networks.

Combat supportProfile 45+Men and womenDark turquoise

The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.

Medical profile45+

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The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.

Kind of role: Combat support
Open to: Men and women
Medical profile: 45 and up
Try-out: Not needed
Training place: Basmach

This is what the work of the role holds.

Soldiers in the role work to prevent cyber incidents and to reduce the attack surface, using layered defense for IDF networks and critical infrastructure. They link the infrastructure side with cyber defense and information security.

The work includes hardening defenses, updating operating systems, planning, maintaining and deploying defense tools, and writing and refining security rules while monitoring risks. The soldier keeps a current picture of network resilience, finds and fixes gaps, and promotes projects to improve security.

Soldiers in the role turn defense policy into action in the field and lead change processes.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training takes place at Basmach and lasts about 13 weeks.

Where it trainsBasmach

The role also asks for a few more things.

Passing the computer professions screening.
No earlier computer knowledge is needed. The role relies on logical thinking skills.
Open to women and to men who are not designated for combat.
A security clearance before enlistment.

After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.

An option to go to officers' training and serve as team leaders in units.
An option to be chosen for instruction and command roles at Basmach.
Skills gained: understanding of information security and cyber, infrastructure management and maintenance, work with defense systems, self-learning and basic programming.