05/20/10 U.S. Air Force Transforms 3,000 Officers Into Cyber Security Pros

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Cyber security is a major initiative for the U.S. military now that cyber attacks from China, North Korea, Eastern Europe, and other nations have been launched. The United States Air Force has transitioned near 3,000 communications officers to cyberspace officers responsible for protecting the U.S. military and the government's infrastructure. Specifically, the 2E, 3A and 3C AFSCs job positions are now bunched into the 3DX category -- as other communications and electronics specialties could also be included. Cyberspace officers will now be trained during a 115-day course at Keesler Air Force Base, with an interest in securing networks away from the data center, along with other rapid response operations.

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http://www.dailytech.com/USAF+Transforms+3000+Officers+to+Cyberspace+Securi ty+Experts/article18402.htm