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Certifications by Proficiency Level

8 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager · ISACA
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CISSO
Certified Information Systems Security Officer · United America Technoloiges, LLC
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FITSP-M
Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
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GCIH
GIAC Certified Incident Handler · GIAC
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GCSA
GIAC Cloud Security Automation · GIAC
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GICSP
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional · GIAC
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GSLC
GIAC Security Leadership · GIAC
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GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
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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.