Terry Howell

Terry Howell is a retired Coast Guard veteran, where he served for 20 years.

He is currently the Executive Director for Veterans' Legacies, a non-profit that works to preserve veterans personal stories to help educate our youth.

Terry is also the author of The Military Advantage, an annually updated guide to military and veteran benefits.

Cyber Defense Analyst

Cybersecurity Job Description: Cyber Defense Analyst A Cyber Defense Analyst’s job is to use defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Below is a sampling of the tasks and…

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Cyber Oversight and Governance

Cybersecurity Job Category: Cyber Oversight and Governance Cyber Warriors that work in “Cyber Oversight and Governance” provide leadership, management, direction, or development and advocacy so the organization may effectively conduct cybersecurity work. The “Cyber Oversight” sub-specialties include: Cybersecurity Manager – The Cybersecurity Manager oversees the cybersecurity program of an information system or network, including managing…

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Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

Cyber Job Description: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support A Cyber Defense Infrastructure support tech’s job is to test, implement, deploy, maintain, review, and administer the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources. A CDI monitors the network to actively remediate unauthorized activities. Below is…

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Cyber Operations

Cybersecurity Job Category: Cyber Operations Cyber Warriors that work in “Cyber Operations” provide specialized denial and deception operations and collection of cybersecurity information that may be used to develop intelligence. The Operations sub-specialties include: All-Source Collection Manager – Collection Managers identify  collection authorities and environment; incorporate priority information requirements into collection management and develop concepts…

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Cyber Analysis

Cybersecurity Job Category: Cyber Analysis Cyber Warriors that work in “Cyber Analysis” perform highly specialized reviews and evaluations of incoming cybersecurity information to determine its usefulness for intelligence. The cybersecurity “Analysis” sub-specialties include: All-Source Analyst – Analyzes threat information from multiple sources, disciplines, and agencies across the Intelligence Community. Synthesizes and places intelligence information in…

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Cyber Security

Cyber Administration

For military or veterans, a Cyber Administration degree boosts your career. Explore Cyber Security Admin degree requirements, schools & careers.

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Cybersecurity career

Cybersecurity Career Guide – How to Become a Cyber Warrior

How to Become a Cyber Warrior – Cybersecurity Career Guide Every day we hear that another company, organization, or government agency has had a data breach. Big names like Facebook, Nike, LinkedIn, and even the Department of Homeland Security have become data breach victims. According to the University of San Diego, “the annual cost of…

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know your military education benefits

Know Your Education Benefits

Far too many veterans make the mistake of diving into school without fully understanding their education benefits. Get the checklist at CollegeRecon.

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Determine Your Career Path and Education Goals

How to Determine Your Career Path and Education Goals It isn’t enough to just want to go to school; the time money and effort required demands that you make some hard choices upfront. Unlike a teenager whose parents are footing the bill, you can’t afford to make your education decisions on the fly. Decision Point…

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smart start on your education

Get A SMART Start On Your Education

Are you thinking about what’s next after the military? Planning your transition and reintegration can be daunting, but there are some steps you can take to make the process less stressful and increase your chances for a successful civilian life. Planning For Change Practically speaking, planning a career change is not unlike a planning military…

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How 8 Keys to Success Can Help You Graduate From College

How The 8 Keys to Veterans’ Success Program Helps You Graduate From College

I recently found an article about the issues faced by student veterans at my alma mater. The article perfectly outlined why student veterans drop out of school. I figured that other universities were experiencing the same problems as my school, and wanted to know what was being done to solve these issues. That’s when I looked deeply…

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