433
May 21, 2020
KSATs
433 (NIST ID: T0023)
Task
Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.
Core KSAT for the following Work Roles
Cyber Defense Analyst (Core)
Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs.) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
Additional KSAT for the following Work Roles
Network Technician (Additional)
The Network Technician provides enterprise and tactical infrastructure knowledge, experience, and integration to the Cyber Protection Team (CPT). The Network Technician supports CPT elements by understanding of network technologies, defining mission scope, and identifying terrain.