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Certifications by Proficiency Level

10 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
GCSA
GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GSLC
GIAC Security Leadership · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
SecurityX / CASP+
CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CFR
CyberSec First Responder · CertNexus
QualifiesQualifiesNo
FITSP-M
Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
Security+
CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner · ISC2
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.