Certifications
Every certification the DoD 8140 matrix references — 56 in all. 29 have a full exam blueprint, renewal rules and a prep program in 8140.study; the rest link to what the matrix says about them. Handed a cert name instead of a work role? Start here.
Handed a level instead — “IAT Level II”? Browse by 8570 level to see which certifications counted for it.
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program19 work roles
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
Full detailPrep program17 work roles
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program15 work roles
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program14 work roles
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program12 work roles
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program11 work roles
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
ISC2
Full detailPrep program11 work roles
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
ISC2
Full detailPrep program10 work roles
Certified Network Defender (CND)
EC-Council
Full detailPrep program9 work roles
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council
Full detailPrep program7 work roles
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program7 work roles
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program7 work roles
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA
Full detailPrep program6 work roles
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program6 work roles
CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
CertNexus (Logical Operations)
Full detailPrep program6 work roles
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2
Full detailPrep program5 work roles
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
Full detail5 work roles
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program5 work roles
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program5 work roles
GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
GIAC
Full detailPrep program5 work roles
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA
Full detailPrep program4 work roles
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
Cisco
Full detailPrep program4 work roles
Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
ISC2
Full detailPrep program3 work roles
CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Full detailPrep program3 work roles
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cybersecurity (formerly Cisco Cybersecurity Associate)
Cisco
Full detailPrep program2 work roles
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco
Full detailPrep program1 work role
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
Cisco
Full detailPrep program1 work role
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
EC-Council
Full detailPrep program1 work role
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
EC-Council
Full detailPrep program1 work role
GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
GIAC
Prep program11 work roles
GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
GIAC
Prep program8 work roles
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
Information
Prep program8 work roles
GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
GIAC
Prep program6 work roles
Certified Information Systems Security Officer (C)ISSO-A)
Certified
Prep program5 work roles
GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
GIAC
Prep program5 work roles
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified
Prep program4 work roles
Federal IT Security Professional-Designer-NG (FITSP-D)
Federal
Prep program4 work roles
Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG (FITSP-M)
Federal
Prep program4 work roles
Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O)
Federal
Prep program4 work roles
GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
GIAC
Prep program4 work roles
GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
GIAC
Prep program4 work roles
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Information
Prep program4 work roles
Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE) Level 1
Rocheston
Prep program4 work roles
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Certified
Prep program3 work roles
Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical)
Certified
Prep program3 work roles
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC
Prep program3 work roles
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
GIAC
Prep program3 work roles
Cyber Secure Coder (CSC)
Cyber
Prep program2 work roles
Federal IT Security Professional-Auditor-NG (FITSP-A)
Federal
Prep program2 work roles
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
GIAC
Prep program2 work roles
Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)
Information
Prep program2 work roles
Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (C)PTE-A)
Certified
Prep program1 work role
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
GIAC
Prep program1 work role
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC
Prep program1 work role
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
GIAC
Prep program1 work role
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
GIAC
Prep program