What do the shields in the Cyber IT/CSWF tool results represent?

The shields tell you, at a glance, how your qualifications compare with those required for a particular work role. Red empty shields mean you have met none of the requirements for a particular role, yellow partially filled shields mean you may have met some of the requirements for a work role, and green filled shields mean you may have met all the requirements for a work [...]

Cyber IT/CSWF View Results - What kind of results will I see?

When you click into the results view, you will see all of the Cyber IT/CSWF categories available. Clicking on any of them will expand them so that you can view the work roles within each category. Clicking on a work role will allow you to view more about that role, including the qualifications required for that role and how you stack up against them. The tool currently lists specific requirements [...]

Cyber IT/CSWF Review Your Info - Can I change what I’ve entered?

The review screen allows you to review everything you have entered into the tool up until that point. If something seems incorrect or you would like to add more, you can use the top navigation menu to navigate back to previous sections. You can add, remove, or change anything you have entered at any time. This is also a good time to save your [...]

What kind of credentials do I need to enter into the Cyber IT/CSWF tool?

The Cyber IT/CSWF tool asks you to add any credentials that may qualify you to work in a specific role. These include post-secondary education, military training courses, certifications, and on-the-job training a Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) or Job Qualification Requirements (JQR). If you upload a service document such as your Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ), some of your credentials [...]

How does the Cyber IT/CSWF tool work and what is its purpose?

The Cyberspace Information Technology (Cyber IT)/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) tool is based on the qualification matrices found on Navy COOL, which were developed to ensure that Sailors working in Cyber IT and Cybersecurity meet defined qualification requirements to serve in those roles. The Department of the Navy (DON) model is consistent with the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Workforce [...]