(SUITLAND, Md.) - A 2014 Sterling Heights Stevenson High School graduate and Sterling Heights, Michigan, native receives Blue Jacket of the Year Award at U.S. Cyber Warfare Command.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony C. White, currently serving over 3 years, is a cryptologic technician (collection) serving at Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) located in Suitland, Maryland.
As a cryptologic technician, White, operates state-of-the-art computer systems to conduct Information Operations; collect, analyze and exploit signals of interest to identify, control and safeguard access to classified material and information systems.
Additionally, he provides tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, special warfare units, and national consumers to maintain information dominance.
NCWDG serves as the Navy's Center for Cyber Warfare innovation. As directed by U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, NCWDG civilian and military personnel discover and exploit adversary vulnerabilities, delivering Cyber tactics and capabilities to the U.S. Navy using rapid prototyping and acquisition authority.