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What is the DoD 8570.01 Directive?

Jul. 10, 2019

What is the DoD 8570.01 Directive?

The Department of Defense recently amended the DoD 8570.01 mandate and added newly approved cybersecurity certifications. The DoD 8570.01 - M gives the general workforce a broad understanding of the concepts and procedures of information assurance and cybersecurity principles. The mandate uses certifications to separate and differentiate individuals based on three levels and it also separates certifications based on categories such as management and technical levels. These certifications not only show compliance and knowledge within those specific fields, but it can also be used as stepping stones and progress to help individuals reach the next step within their careers. 

What is the DoD 8570.01?

This directive was created to generate a broad understanding of information assurance and cybersecurity procedures. It applies to technical individuals as well as management level officials and it is continually changing to adjust with the ever so changing cybersecurity industry. With the use of standardized testing, individuals must earn certifications based on their specific job duties to become compliant and remain knowledgeable in their specific field. This mandate applies to all IAT and IAM positions and candidates must be complaint within 6 months after employment unless a waiver is granted.

What Certifications are Currently in the DoD 8570.01 Directive?

 

The DoD 8570.01 Directive is constantly changing to adjust with rapidly changing technology within the cybersecurity industry. There are several certifications in this mandate and to become compliant you must certify in the ones required in your specific field.

  • CompTIA A+
  • CISCO CCNA Routing & Switching
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • ISC(2) SSCP
  • EC-COUNCIL CEH
  • CISCO CCNA Cyber Ops
  • EC-COUNCIL CHFI
  • CISCO SCYBER
  • CISCO CCNA Security
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • ISC(2) CAP
  • GIAC GSLC
  • GIAC GICSP
  • CompTIA CASP
  • CISCO CCNP Security
  • ISACA CISA
  • ISC(2) CISSP
  • GIAC GCED
  • ISACA CISM
  • EC- COUNCIL CCISO
  • ISC(2) CISSP – ISSAP

 

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