CompTIA, CEH Certs Added to DoD 8750

A pair of well-known certifications were recently added to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Direct 8140/8570.01-M. This move opens new pathways for IT professionals who are interested in lucrative careers within the U.S. defense industry or the many private contractors that serve the department. It also makes holders of these certificates more attractive to organizations across the board.

The 8570.01-M directive provides guidance for the DoD’s Information Assurance (IA) workforce by outlining a common understanding of the concepts, principles, and applications of IA for each category, specialty, level, and function to enhance protection and availability of DoD information, information systems, and networks.

Essentially, it’s a benchmark that lays out standards for IT professionals within the DoD’s purview. Because these networks commonly contain sensitive data, this framework outlines strict controls and requires high levels of competency.

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