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Certifications by Proficiency Level

20 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager · ISACA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISSP-ISSMP
Information Systems Security Management Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
FITSP-M
Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GCIA
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GCIH
GIAC Certified Incident Handler · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GICSP
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GSLC
GIAC Security Leadership · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CCISO
Certified Chief Information Security Officer · EC-Council
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CGRC/CAP
Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CISSO
Certified Information Systems Security Officer · United America Technoloiges, LLC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
Cloud+
CompTIA Cloud+ · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GCSA
GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GMON
GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
Security+
CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
SecurityX / CASP+
CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesNo
CC
Certified in Cybersecurity · ISC2
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.