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Certifications by Proficiency Level

12 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
CCNP Security
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security · Cisco
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor · ISACA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
FITSP-O
Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GICSP
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
SecurityX / CASP+
CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CND
Certified Network Defender · EC-Council
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GFACT
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
Security+
CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
A+
CompTIA A+ · CompTIA
QualifiesNoNo
Network+
CompTIA Network+ · CompTIA
QualifiesNoNo

Options aligned to a higher proficiency level also qualify for the lower levels.

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Certification options from the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1 (2025-09-19), excluding entries the matrix marks as pending validation. The matrix is the authoritative source; check the current version and your component's requirements for a specific position. This site is not affiliated with the Department of Defense.