612 Security Control Assessor
Certification options for DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role 612 in the Cybersecurity element, by proficiency level, from DoD 8140 qualification matrix V2.1. A certification is one of several ways to meet a work role's foundational qualification, along with education, training, and an experience alternative.
Updated
- Certification Options
- 17
- Matrix Status
- Approved
Certifications by Proficiency Level
17 options| Certification | Issuer | BasicBasic17 | Inter.Intermediate17 | Adv.Advanced8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer · EC-Council | EC-Council | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor · ISACA | ISACA | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISM Certified Information Security Manager · ISACA | ISACA | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CISSP-ISSEP Information Systems Security Engineering Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CySA+ CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| GSLC GIAC Security Leadership · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| GSNA GIAC Systems and Network Auditor · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CGRC/CAP Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| CISSO Certified Information Systems Security Officer · United America Technoloiges, LLC | United America Technoloiges, LLC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| Cloud+ CompTIA Cloud+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| FITSP-A Federal IT Security Professional-Auditor-NG · Federal IT Security Institute | Federal IT Security Institute | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GCSA GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| GSEC GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC | GIAC | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| PenTest+ CompTIA PenTest+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| Security+ CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| SecurityX / CASP+ CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
Options aligned to a higher proficiency level also qualify for the lower levels.
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Other Cybersecurity work roles
212 Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst511 Cyber Defense Analyst521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder541 Vulnerability Assessment Analyst611 Authorizing Official/Designated Representative622 Secure Software Assessor631 Information Systems Security Developer652 Security Architect722 Information Systems Security Manager723 COMSEC Manager
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.