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• Cybersecurity Readiness Training and Certification for You Cybersecurity Readiness Training and Certification for You

  As a government cybersecurity professional, you need to keep your organization safe from the latest threats today and well into the future. Set yourself up for success with (ISC)².

  When you choose (ISC)², you benefit from award-winning training programs and some of the most recognized certifications in the industry.

  And when you pass your (ISC)² certification exam, you become a member of an elite community. You join thousands of other leading government professionals. The (ISC)² community gives you access to peer networking, mentoring and educational tools, so you can stay up-to-date and grow your career.

  Take the First Step Today

  • Learn about our industry-leading certifications
  • Find cybersecurity training that meets your needs
  • Explore the benefits of becoming an (ISC)² member
  • Register for an exam

  Interested in certification and training for your team? Learn more about (ISC)² Team Training Solutions.

• DoD Directive 8570.1 DoD Directive 8570.1

  (ISC)² Certifications Meet the Requirements

  You need a cybersecurity certification that meets the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.1.

  We’ve got you covered.

  Refer to the chart below for many (ISC)² certifications that qualify. Our certifications are noted in bold, and they’re organized by Directive 8570.1 position category and level. Also check out our DoD Certification and Training brochure.

  Please note, the certifications below are the only commercial certifications the DoD will accept as fulfillment for the 8570.1M requirement.

  IAT Level I	IAT Level II	IAT Level III
  SSCP A+ CE CCNA-Security CND Network+ CE	SSCP CCNA-Security CySA+ GICSP GSEC Security+ CE CND	CISSP (or Associate) CCSP CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA GCED GCIH
  IAM Level I	IAM Level II	IAM Level III
  CAP HCISPP CND Cloud+ GSLC Security+ CE	CAP HCISPP CISSP (or Associate) CASP+ CE CISM GSLC CCISO	CISSP (or Associate) CISM GSLC CCISO
  IASAE Level I	IASAE Level II	IASAE Level III
  CISSP (or Associate) CSSLP CASP+ CE	CISSP (or Associate) CSSLP CASP+ CE	CCSP CISSP ISSAP CISSP ISSEP

  CSSP Analyst	CSSP Infrastructure Support	CSSP Incident Responder	CSSP Auditor	CSSP Manager
  CEH CFR CCNA Cyber Ops CCNA-Security CySA+ GCIA GCIH GICSP Cloud+ SCYBER PenTest+	SSCP CEH CySA+ GICSP CHFI CFR Cloud+ CND	CEH CFR CCNA Cyber Ops CCNA-Security CHFI CySA+ GCFA GCIH SCYBER PenTest+	CEH CySA+ CISA GSNA CFR PenTest+	CISSP-ISSMP CISM CCISO

  More Information on Directive 8570.1

  Directive 8570.1 requires every full- and part-time military service member, defense contractor, civilian and foreign employee with "privileged access" to a DoD system — regardless of job series or occupational specialty — to get a commercial certification credential that has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

  (ISC)² was the first organization to receive ANSI accreditation under ISO/IEC Standard 17024 for its CISSP certification. All of the (ISC)² certifications above meet these requirements.

  Directive 8570 divides the workforce into position categories that have various levels. It also specifies the types of commercial certifications that qualify for each of the defined categories.

• Veteran Benefits Veteran Benefits

  The Post-9/11 GI Bill Covers Your Certification Exam Fee

  If you served on active duty after September 10, 2001 and you want to get certified through (ISC)², you can receive financial support through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This bill covers the cost of your (ISC)² certification exam. (ISC)² accepts VA reimbursements for the exam.

  To learn whether you’re eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or to apply to the program, visit the GI Bill website.

  In-Person Training Costs May Be Covered Too

  Some of our (ISC)² Official Training Providers accept the GI Bill for in-person certification training too. These providers include:

  • Training Camp
  • The Learning Center

  Are you interested in another (ISC)² Official Training Provider? Please contact them directly to ask whether they accept the GI Bill. You can find a complete list of (ISC)² Training Providers here.

  College Credit Hours for CISSP or SSCP Training

  The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended three college credit hours for completing an Official (ISC)² CBK Training Seminar for the CISSP or SSCP. These credit hours are accepted at more than 1600 veteran-friendly universities.

  For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website.

• Useful Government Cybersecurity Links Useful Government Cybersecurity Links
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
  • National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
  • Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)