Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Cybersecurity Certifications Are Approved

DoD Directive 8570 did not specify which cybersecurity certifications meet the policy requirements. Instead, 8570.01-m was established to provide them. 8570.01-m is still used and actively managed by the DoD. An 8140 manual is expected to be released in the next year.
What Training Is Required to Achieve DoD 8570 Approval?

Personnel required to obtain specific cybersecurity certifications for their position category may need training. DoD Directive 8570.01-m does not specify training requirements, so IT pros need to decide what training options will best prepare them for certification.
I already passed CompTIA A+ (220-901), but I haven’t taken 220-902 yet. What should I do?

To earn your CompTIA A+ certification, you need to take both exams from the same series. So, if you’ve already passed CompTIA A+ (220-901), continue preparing for 220-902. Just make sure you take your exam before it expires on July 31, 2019.
I’ve been studying for the CompTIA A+ 900 series – should I switch gears and study for the Core Series instead?

If you’ve been studying for the CompTIA A+ 900 series, we would encourage you to stick with it. If you have not yet started studying or have not invested much time or money into your preparation, take a look at the Core Series exam objectives and see if it makes sense for you to change course. Just keep in mind that if you choose to pursue the 900 series, you must take both 900 series exams by July 31, 2019, in order to get your CompTIA A+ certification.
How to Become DoD 8570.01-m Compliant

DoD Directive 8570 and 8140 use 8570.01-m to outline cybersecurity certification requirements for specific job categories. Most DoD-related organizations are required to comply. Examples include cybersecurity workers in the Air Force and workers performing DoD work with defense contractors, such as General Dynamics IT (GDIT).

Personnel receive a position category, such as IAT II. The category determines which certifications will satisfy the requirement. For example, someone in an IAT II role could earn CompTIA Security+ for DoD 8570 compliance. You will learn more about position categories in the next article of this series.

For more information on how to comply with DoD 8570.01-m, read Steps to Obtain a DoD 8570 Baseline Certification at the DoD Cyber Exchange.

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