Capacitação e emprego operacional no ECiber-MB: desafios na proteção de ativos críticos

Abstract

The growing complexity of the cyber environment and its centrality in contemporary military operations present the Brazilian Navy with the challenge of efficiently and effectively structuring the training and operational employment of its personnel in this domain, aiming at the protection of critical Infrastructure. This study aimed to analyze the processes of education, training, and qualification of personnel involved in cyber activities, investigate how human resources have been employed, and propose organizational and doctrinal improvements with an emphasis on the human factor. The methodology adopted combined a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on bibliographic and documentary research, complemented by a questionnaire applied to military and civilian personnel directly involved in the cyber sector. The results revealed gaps between training and practical application, as well as a direct correlation between time of experience in the area and the evaluation of training quality. Furthermore, significant challenges were identified in the areas of personnel, infrastructure, and financial resources. Structural improvement proposals were suggested for ECiber-Brazilian Navy, the implementation of a Cyber Training Center, and the institutionalization of integrated cyber exercises, in addition to expanding the Naval Education System’s training capacity to Local Information Technology Centers. In conclusion, strengthening cyber readiness in the Brazilian Navy depends on structured actions, qualified technical personnel, and the consolidation of integrated governance in the cyber domain.