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Certifications by Proficiency Level

8 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
FITSP-D
Federal IT Security Professional-Designer-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GCSA
GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GISF
GIAC Information Security Fundamentals · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CSSLP
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GCLD
GIAC Cloud Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CND
Certified Network Defender · EC-Council
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.