Why are DoD Directive 8570 Certification Requirements so important?
MILITARY CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR CIVILIAN LIFE
In August of 2004 the US Department of Defense (DoD) implemented DOD Directive 8570 certification requirements, which requires every part-time or full-time military member or defense contractor with privileged access to a DoD information system to carry an approved certification for their particular job classification.
WHAT IS THE DOD DIRECTIVE 8570 FOR?
DOD Directive 8570 ensures that those performing information assurance (security) measures have the necessary skills and knowledge to protect important information. New hires must obtain appropriate baseline certifications within six months of being assigned to information assurance functions.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DIRECTIVE 8570.1-M BASELINE CERTIFICATIONS
The table below shows required baseline certifications by IAT level. The hyperlinks denote certification training available from NHDoD.
IAT Level IIAT Level IIIAT Level IIIA+*CCNA Security*CASP+*CCNA-Security*CySA+*CCNP SecurityCNDGICSPCISANetwork+*GSECCISSP (or Associate)*SSCPSecurity+*GCEDCNDGCIHSSCP| IAM Level I | IAM Level II | IAM Level III |
| CAP | CAP | CISM |
| CND | CASP+* | CISSP (or Associate)* |
| Cloud+ | CISM | GSLC |
| GSLC | CISSP (or Associate)* | CCISO |
| Security+* | GSLC | |
| CCISO |
| IASAE I | IASAE II | IASAE III |
| CASP+* | CASP+* | CISSP-ISSAP |
| CISSP (or Associate)* | CISSP (or Associate)* | CISSP-ISSEP |
| CSSLP | CSSLP |
| CSSP Analyst | CSSP Infrastructure Support | CSSP Incident Responder |
| CEH* | CEH* | CEH* |
| CFR | CySA+* | CFR |
| CCNA Cyber Ops | GICSP | CCNA Cyber Ops |
| CCNA-Security* | SSCP | CCNA-Security* |
| CySA+* | CHFI | CHFI |
| GCIA | CFR | CySA+* |
| GCIH | Cloud+ | GCFA |
| GICSP | CND | GCIH |
| Cloud+ | SCYBER | |
| SCYBER | PenTest+ | |
| PenTest+ |
| CSSP Auditor | CSSP Manager |
| CEH* | CISM |
| CySA+* | CISSP-ISSMP |
| CISA | CCISO |
| GSNA | |
| CFR | |
| PenTest+ |
INFORMATION SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
The demand for cybersecurity certifications to work on a DoD information system in the government sector is not just recommended, in many situations it's required. DOD cybersecurity training boosts your ability to outperform hackers relies not only on your experience but continued knowledge of the latest technologies. That is why the government relies on the high standards set by many certifying agencies including CompTIA, Cisco, and EC-Council among others.
As an IT professional, DOD cybersecurity certifications earned while enlisted also provide you the tools you need to advance your IT career path when entering the civilian workforce. There is an imbalance between supply and demand in the cyber market. Holding certain certifications will give you significant advantages over other candidates when being considered for open positions. Unsure which cybersecurity certification is right for you? START HERE
ACHIEVING DIRECTIVE 8570 DOD TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WITH NHDOD
NHDoD can help you achieve Directive 8570 DOD training requirements. We provide a complete and thorough training solution to help prepare you to pass Directive 8570 DOD certification requirement exams. DOD Bootcamp Training is a great way to train in a group setting with other members of the military. DoD training bootcamp students are also given New Horizons Test Pass Assurance.
Our Directive 8570 solutions include:
- Baseline certification training for those who perform Information Assurance functions
- Continuous education to maintain certifications and further develop skills
- Certification training for specific operating systems
