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Why are DoD Directive 8570 Certification Requirements so important?

MILITARY CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR CIVILIAN LIFE

Directive 8570 Certification RequirementsIn 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.

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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 I IAT Level II IAT Level III
A+* CCNA Security* CASP+*
CCNA-Security* CySA+* CCNP Security
CND GICSP CISA
Network+* GSEC CISSP (or Associate)*
SSCP Security+* GCED
  CND GCIH
  SSCP  

 

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

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