Skip to main content

Certifications by Proficiency Level

17 options
CertificationBasicInter.Adv.
CCISO
Certified Chief Information Security Officer · EC-Council
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor · ISACA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager · ISACA
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISSP-ISSEP
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
CISSP-ISSMP
Information Systems Security Management Professional · ISC2
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
DAWIA PM Advanced
· Defense Acquisition University
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
FITSP-A
Federal IT Security Professional-Auditor-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
FITSP-M
Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG · Federal IT Security Institute
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GFACT
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
GSLC
GIAC Security Leadership · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
RCCE Level 1
Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer Level 1 · Rocheston LLC
QualifiesQualifiesQualifies
DAWIA PM Practioner
· Defense Acquisition University
QualifiesQualifiesNo
GSEC
GIAC Security Essentials · GIAC
QualifiesQualifiesNo
Security+
CompTIA Security+ · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo
SecurityX / CASP+
CompTIA SecurityX · CompTIA
QualifiesQualifiesNo

Options aligned to a higher proficiency level also qualify for the lower levels.

Related

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.