What is cyber operations?

Cyber operations refer to the activities and processes involved in protecting, defending, and attacking information systems and networks in cyberspace. Professionals in this field work to safeguard data, monitor for threats, respond to cyber incidents, and sometimes conduct offensive operations to disrupt adversaries' digital capabilities. These operations can be performed by military, government, or private sector organizations to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of digital assets. Cyber operations require expertise in cybersecurity, digital forensics, network defense, and sometimes ethical hacking.