Who is Affected by DoDD 8570?
Any full or part-time military service member, contractor, or local nationals with privileged access to a DoD information system performing information assurance (security) functions -- regardless of job or occupational series.
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Military Departments
- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Combatant Commands
- Office of the Inspector General of the DoD
- Defense Agencies
- DoD Field Activities
- All other organizational entities in the DoD
DoDD 8570 Requires:
- By the end of CY 2010, all personnel performing IAT and IAM functions must be certified.
- By the end of CY 2011 all personnel performing CSSP and IASAE roles must be certified.
- All IA jobs will be categorized as 'Technical' or 'Management' Level I, II, or III, and to be qualified for those jobs, you must be certified.
For More Information About DoDD 8570:
- The DoD8570 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program Office at https://public.cyber.mil/cw/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/
- Call the Defense Information Assurance Program (DIAP) Office at 1-800-490-1643
- Contact 8570@sans.org or call Customer Support at 301-654-7267.
GIAC Certifications Approved for DoD 8570 Baseline Information Assurance
SANS Courses Aligning with GIAC 8570 Certifications
TECHNICAL LEVEL |
GIAC CERTIFICATION and COORDINATING SANS COURSE |
IAT Level II |
GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification: SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style |
IAT Level III |
GCIH: GIAC Certified Incident Handler: SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling |
MANAGEMENT LEVEL |
GIAC CERTIFICATION and COORDINATING SANS COURSE |
IAM Level I |
GSLC: GIAC Security Leadership Certification: MGT512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers |
IAM Level II |
GSLC: GIAC Security Leadership Certification: MGT512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers |
IAM Level III |
GSLC: GIAC Security Leadership Certification: MGT512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers |
Computer Environment (CE) |
GIAC CERTIFICATION and COORDINATING SANS COURSE |
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GCWN: GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator: SEC505: Securing Windows with PowerShell and the Critical Security Controls |
CSSP Level |
GIAC CERTIFICATION and COORDINATING SANS COURSE |
CSSP Analyst |
GCIA: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst: SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth |
CSSP Incident Responder |
GCIH: GIAC Certified Incident Handler: SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling |
CSSP Auditor |
GSNA: GIAC Systems and Network Auditor: AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems |
CSSP Infrastructure Support |
GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional: ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials |
DoD Approved DoDD 8570 Baseline Certifications
IAT Level I |
IAT Level II |
IAT Level III |
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A+ CE |
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IAM Level I |
IAM Level II |
IAM Level III |
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CAP |
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IASAE Level I |
IASAE Level II |
IASAE Level III |
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CASP CE |
CASP CE |
CISSP-ISSAP |
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CSSP Analyst |
CSSP Infrastructure Support |
CSSP Incident Responder |
CSSP Auditor |
CSSP Manager |
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CEH |
CEH |
CISM |
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DoDD 8140 - The Future of DoDD 8570
DoDD 8570 will be converting to DoDD 8140 in the future. More details on what will be changing as part of DoDD 8140 will be posted as it becomes available.
Why is GIAC the best cyber security certification for 8570?
The GIAC Certifications Program provides assurance to employers that their employees and contractors can actually do the job they are assigned to do. GIAC goes beyond theory and terminology and tests the pragmatics of Audit, Security, Operations, Management and Software Security.
The family of GIAC certifications target actual job-based skill sets, rather than taking a one-size fits all approach to IT Security. GIAC offers more than 40 specialized information security certifications, and many of GIAC's certifications are recognized under the DoDD 8570 program.
The GIAC certification process validates the specific skills of security professionals and developers with standards that were developed using the highest benchmarks in the industry. There are over 22,000 GIAC certified professionals in the IT Security industry.
Benefits of GIAC Certification for Managers
- Increased confidence that GIAC certified individuals charged with securing your systems, networks, and software applications actually know how to do the job.
- As a proven indicator of job-related knowledge, GIAC certifications help mangers ensure they have the right people in the right positions.
- GIAC certification helps to ensure that system and network administrators have the actual technical skills sets needed to meet their security responsibilities.
Benefits of GIAC Certification for Individuals
- GIAC certified professionals possess a job-based skill set that favorably influences job security and advancement.
- GIAC certification identifies those individuals who know the tasks required to protect your systems and networks and who have the skills needed to perform those tasks.
- GIAC ensures that certified professionals can keep their skills and knowledge current through periodic recertification and access to the latest, most up-to-date information.
How GIAC Differs from Other Certifications
- Offers over 30 specialized information security certifications, rather than a one-size fits all approach
- Questions based on real scenarios and real data from real tools
- Validates real-world skills
- Ensures knowledge necessary to complete the task at hand
