Competencies Required for the Offensive Cyber Operations Planners

This paper presents a systematic review of competencies required for Offensive Cyber Operations planners. Military Cyber Headquarters staff must possess strategic, operational, and tactical skills for effective planning and execution of cyber operations at different levels. This article examines the necessary skills for Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) planners at the operational level. The research aims to define the role of an operational-level OCO planner, identify necessary skills, and develop a framework for practical OCO planning, requiring further research and development. This systematic review utilises academic data-bases and includes peer-reviewed studies on Offensive Cyber Operations planning competencies, encompassing journal articles, books, and conference papers.