671 System Testing and Evaluation Specialist
Certification options for DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work role 671 in the Cyber IT 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
- 10
- Matrix Status
- Approved
Certifications by Proficiency Level
10 options| Certification | Issuer | BasicBasic10 | Inter.Intermediate8 | Adv.Advanced1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | Qualifies |
| CEH Certified Ethical Hacker · EC-Council | EC-Council | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| CFR CyberSec First Responder · CertNexus | CertNexus | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| Cloud+ CompTIA Cloud+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | 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 |
| SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner · ISC2 | ISC2 | Qualifies | Qualifies | No |
| CND Certified Network Defender · EC-Council | EC-Council | Qualifies | No | No |
| Network+ CompTIA Network+ · CompTIA | CompTIA | Qualifies | No | No |
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.