The following three CompTIA certification course titles fulfill the U.S. Department of Defense's Directive 8570.1:
The purpose of Directive 8570 is to mandate the use of commercial certifications in order to validate DoD baseline knowledge and skills. Defense's Directive 8570 applies to civilian, military, local national, contractor; full time or “as assigned” personnel; regardless of job series/ occupational specialty.
About DoD Directive 8570.1
DoD Directive 8570.1 involves Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management and provides guidance and procedures for the training, certification, and management of the DoD workforce conducting Information Assurance (IA) functions in assigned duty positions. It also provides information and guidance on reporting metrics and the implementation schedule for DoD Directive 8570.1
In 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) established this directive for Information Assurance Training, Certification and Workforce Management. It requires that all DoD Information Assurance technicians and managers are trained and certified to effectively defend DoD information, information systems and information infrastructures.
This directive has set an aggressive timetable that aims to have 100% of the workforce fully certified by the calendar year 2010. Our training materials are specifically designed to help you prepare for certification in CompTIA A+, Security+ and Network+. Our materials are all CAQC approved and are, by far, the best resources for getting certified in A+, Security+ and Network+.
CompTIA Certifications for D8570.1
The DoD Directive 8570.1 Implementation Manual has an approved list of certifications to meet the DoD D8570.1 requirements; CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ are included.
CompTIA certification programs receive worldwide use and recognition, and are built with the knowledge of industry leaders from the public and private sectors, including training, academia and the government. CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications, and are accepted as pre-requisites or electives for higher-level certifications such as MCSA, Novell's CNE (Netware 5) and ISACA.
CompTIA Training Materials for 8570
CompTIA's vendor-neutral certifications ensure IT professionals have the foundation-level knowledge and skills to perform their job roles. CompTIA certifications are developed with the support of IT industry leading companies and organizations and validated by field experts from around the world. CompTIA A+ and Network+ both fulfill the U.S. Department of Defense's Directive 8570.1 Technical I category and CompTIA is currently completing ISO/IEC Standard 17024 accreditation for these certifications.
CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the foundational knowledge of IT technicians. CompTIA A+ covers topics such as installing, configuring, diagnosing and preventive maintenance of hardware and software components, as well as networks and soft skills. With the assistance of the DoD and leading industry organizations, security coverage has also been expanded.
CompTIA Security+ certification was derived through input from industry, government academia, and subject matter experts from around the world. Industry and governments around the world must have a well-trained workforce to combat hackers, attacks and security threats. CompTIA Security+ is the standard validation for that workforce. Companies such as Sun, McAfee, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola and Olympus Security Group know the value of a CompTIA Security+ certification and recommend or require it of their IT employees.
CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. The exam covers media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support.
CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications and, in many cases, are accepted as pre-requisites or electives for higher-level certifications such as MCSA, Novell's CNE (Netware5), ISACA and more. In addition, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates for more advanced CompTIA certifications, such as CompTIA Security+™ , which fulfills DoD Directive 8570.1's Technical II and Management I requirements.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that candidates earn CompTIA A+ before CompTIA Network+ as it demonstrates a broad-based knowledge of PC hardware and software, and related technologies and on-the-job skills. However, some candidates may choose to earn only one of these certifications to fulfill DoD Directive 8570.1's Technical I requirement.
How does the mandate impact contractors doing business with DoD?
DoD officials recently added a clause to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) that will require any company bidding on new DoD information technology (IT) contracts to have 8570-compliant personnel.
What is the significance of this mandate and of commercial certification in general?
What current challenges will enterprise-wide certification address?
The purpose of Directive 8570 is to mandate the use of commercial certifications in order to validate DoD baseline knowledge and skills. Defense's Directive 8570 applies to civilian, military, local national, contractor; full time or “as assigned” personnel; regardless of job series/ occupational specialty.
About DoD Directive 8570.1
DoD Directive 8570.1 involves Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management and provides guidance and procedures for the training, certification, and management of the DoD workforce conducting Information Assurance (IA) functions in assigned duty positions. It also provides information and guidance on reporting metrics and the implementation schedule for DoD Directive 8570.1
In 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) established this directive for Information Assurance Training, Certification and Workforce Management. It requires that all DoD Information Assurance technicians and managers are trained and certified to effectively defend DoD information, information systems and information infrastructures.
This directive has set an aggressive timetable that aims to have 100% of the workforce fully certified by the calendar year 2010. Our training materials are specifically designed to help you prepare for certification in CompTIA A+, Security+ and Network+. Our materials are all CAQC approved and are, by far, the best resources for getting certified in A+, Security+ and Network+.
CompTIA Certifications for D8570.1
The DoD Directive 8570.1 Implementation Manual has an approved list of certifications to meet the DoD D8570.1 requirements; CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ are included.
CompTIA certification programs receive worldwide use and recognition, and are built with the knowledge of industry leaders from the public and private sectors, including training, academia and the government. CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications, and are accepted as pre-requisites or electives for higher-level certifications such as MCSA, Novell's CNE (Netware 5) and ISACA.
CompTIA Training Materials for 8570
CompTIA's vendor-neutral certifications ensure IT professionals have the foundation-level knowledge and skills to perform their job roles. CompTIA certifications are developed with the support of IT industry leading companies and organizations and validated by field experts from around the world. CompTIA A+ and Network+ both fulfill the U.S. Department of Defense's Directive 8570.1 Technical I category and CompTIA is currently completing ISO/IEC Standard 17024 accreditation for these certifications.
CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the foundational knowledge of IT technicians. CompTIA A+ covers topics such as installing, configuring, diagnosing and preventive maintenance of hardware and software components, as well as networks and soft skills. With the assistance of the DoD and leading industry organizations, security coverage has also been expanded.
CompTIA Security+ certification was derived through input from industry, government academia, and subject matter experts from around the world. Industry and governments around the world must have a well-trained workforce to combat hackers, attacks and security threats. CompTIA Security+ is the standard validation for that workforce. Companies such as Sun, McAfee, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola and Olympus Security Group know the value of a CompTIA Security+ certification and recommend or require it of their IT employees.
CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. The exam covers media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support.
CompTIA certifications also serve as the building blocks for more advanced certifications and, in many cases, are accepted as pre-requisites or electives for higher-level certifications such as MCSA, Novell's CNE (Netware5), ISACA and more. In addition, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates for more advanced CompTIA certifications, such as CompTIA Security+™ , which fulfills DoD Directive 8570.1's Technical II and Management I requirements.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that candidates earn CompTIA A+ before CompTIA Network+ as it demonstrates a broad-based knowledge of PC hardware and software, and related technologies and on-the-job skills. However, some candidates may choose to earn only one of these certifications to fulfill DoD Directive 8570.1's Technical I requirement.
| Technical I | Technical II | Technical III |
|
CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ SSCP |
GSEC CompTIA Security+ SCNP SSCP |
CISSP SCNA CISA GSE |
|
Management I |
Management II |
Management III |
|
GSLC CompTIA Security+ GISF |
CISSP GSLC CISM |
CISSP GSLC CISM |
How does the mandate impact contractors doing business with DoD?
DoD officials recently added a clause to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) that will require any company bidding on new DoD information technology (IT) contracts to have 8570-compliant personnel.
What is the significance of this mandate and of commercial certification in general?
- This mandate will have far-reaching implications, including:
- The Directive is viewed as a government endorsement of the effectiveness and cost efficiency of CompTIA certification.
- It provides military and civilian personnel with a certification that is professional, internationally recognized and vendor-neutral (not tied to any agency, technology or product).
- It provides a portable certification that is recognized in both the public and private sectors.
- It mandates and endorses a global standard (ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024).
- It positions the information security profession as a distinct job series.
What current challenges will enterprise-wide certification address?
- By providing an objective measure of the quality of knowledge, skills, and abilities that each employee possesses and a way to standardize this measurement, enterprise-wide certification:
- Eliminates consistency issues and problems caused by the lack of regulated internationally recognized qualifications.
- Provides a metric that can be easily and reliably measured.
- Provides intangible benefits such as renewed motivation, diligence, and leadership.
- Encourages personnel to upgrade their education and skills -- and keep those skills current through continuing professional education.
- Creates professional pride through recognition of an accepted global standard.
- It reduces the language disparity between those who determine and write information security policy and those who implement it.
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