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Department of Defense (DoD) 8140: Work Role Cybersecurity Qualifications Training

Per Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 8140.03, all DoD civilian employees and military service members in DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) under the cybersecurity workforce element must be qualified in accordance with DoDM by February 2025 to be compliant. If you, your department, or organization needs training and certification as it relates to DoD 8140, ONLC is here to help.

DoD 8140 is the replacement for DoD 8570. The comprehensive approach in DoD 8140 expands on cyber/cybersecurity work roles. Work roles are comprised of core and additional knowledge, skills and tasks (KSATs) that will continually evolve to combat on-going cyber threats.

Get approved cybersecurity training with ONLC for your work role requirements to guard computer systems against emerging threats and to safeguard IT environments. Sign up now for effective training with ONLC to be inline with your DoD 8140 work role qualifications!

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DoDM 8140.03 Group Training from ONLC

ONLC's Group Training solutions can help you save both time and money upskilling staff to be DoD 8140 compliant. Training instruction can be delivered onsite, online to accommodate attendees at multiple sites, or a combination of the two. For private sessions course content can be customized to meet specific learning objectives, schedules and budgets.

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DoD 8140.03

Department of Defense ( DoD ) 8140 Directive requires every full and part-time military service member, defense contractor and civilian employee with privileged access to US Department of Defense information systems (IS) to obtain industry certification credentials that have been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

DoD 8140 proficiency levels (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) indicate individual readiness
and the capabilities to perform the Work Role successfully

The training, certification and workforce management requirements of Directive 8140 applies to all members of the DoD IA and Cybersecurity Personnel workforces including military, civilians, local nationals, Non-appropriated fund (NAF) personnel, and contractors. The requirements apply whether the duties are performed full-time, part-time, or as embedded duty.

An individual needs to obtain only one of the approved listed qualifications for the assigned work role and level to meet the minimum requirement.

Overview of Approved DoD 8140 Certifications

Below are brief overviews of the certification training ONLC offers that aligns with DoD 8140 work role qualifications. Certifications are grouped by program vendor then alphabetical order, not by level or training sequence.

ONLC provides CertNexus Authorized Training

CertNexus Cybersecurity Certifications for DoD 8140

CFR   CyberSec First Responder (CFR) by CertNexus is a comprehensive certification designed to validate the knowledge and skills required to protect critical information systems. The CFR credential also confirms the abilities required to deal with a changing threat landscape and will be able to assess risk and vulnerabilities, acquire data, perform analysis, continuously communicate, determine scope, recommend remediation actions, and accurately report results.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Certifications for DoD 8140

ONLC is a CompTIA Authorized Partner

A+   CompTIA's A+ credential certifies that technicians have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. A+ certification confirms a tech's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

CASP+  This certification is being renamed to SecurityX mid-December 2024. The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification is vendor-neutral and proves competency in enterprise security; risk management; incident response; research and analysis; and integration of computing, communications, business disciplines and enterprise-level cybersecurity threats.

Cloud+   This vendor-neutral certification from CompTIA validates the skills needed to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. Cloud+ certification also confirms the skills necessary for secure cloud operations across all platforms.

CySA+   Cybersecurity Analyst from CompTIA is an intermediate-level security certification that applies behavioral analytics to the IT security market to improve the overall state of IT security.

Network+   CompTIA's Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals—ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.

PenTest+   From CompTIA, PenTest+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential that verifies competency in the knowledge and skills required to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively report and communicate results.

Security+   This CompTIA certification validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Certification Pathway CompTIA A+ Certification CompTIA CySA+ PenTest+ CompTIA CASP+

 

EC-Council Cybersecurity Certifications for DoD 8140

ONLC provides EC-Council Accredited Training

CEH   EC Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification teaches knowledge and tools malicious hackers have so you'll know know how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities to better protect systems.

CHFI   The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification by EC-Council is designed to provide skills to identify an intruder's footprints and to properly gather the necessary evidence to prosecute in the court of law.

CISO   Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certification by EC-Council is for top-level cybersecurity executives. This program calls for audit management, governance, IS controls, human capital management, strategic program development, and the financial expertise vital to leading a highly successful IS program.

CND   The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is EC-Council's core-level certification that focuses on creating Network Administrators who are trained on protecting, detecting and responding to the threats on the network.

ISC Cybersecurity Certifications for DoD 8140

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CISSP   By ISC, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement. This credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security Engineers.

CISSP-ISSAP | CISSP-ISSEP | CISSP-ISSMP  
These ISC certifications require CISSP certification + years of work experience + passing the associated exam (ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP).

DoDM 8140 Cybersecurity Qualifications Matrices

DoD 8140 qualifications below are based on training available from ONLC. Other credentials outside of ONLC's offerings may be applicable.

DoD 8140 Work Role proficiency levels (i.e., Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) provide the measure of capability to perform the work role successfully.

Only one  (1) of the listed qualifications in a section is needed. For example,  (411) Tech Support Specialist can meet the Basic level proficiency requirement with either A+ or Network+. You do not need all items within a section. Additionally, Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels.

CYBER IT (OPR: DoD CIO) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (411) Tech Support Specialist


 A+

 Network+


 Security+

 CND


 CASP+

 CCNP-Security


 (421) Database Administrator


 none listed


 Security+

 Cloud+


 CASP+

 CISSP

 CCNP-Security


 (431) Knowledge Manager


 none listed


 Security+


 CASP+

 CCNP-Security


 (441) Network Operations Manager


 CND

 Network+


 CEH

 CFR

 Cloud+

 Security+


 CASP+

 CCNA

 CCNP-Security

 


 (451) System Administrator


 A+

 CND

 Network+


 Cloud+

 Security+




 CASP+

 CCNP-Security

 


 (632) Systems Developer

 CND


ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


 (641) Systems Requirements Planner


 CND


 CFR

 Security+


 CASP+

 


 (651) Enterprise Architect


 CND


 CASP+

 Cloud+


 CISSP-ISSAP*

 CISSP-ISSEP*


 (661) R&D Specialist


 none listed


 Security+


 CASP+

 CEH


 (671) System Testing & Eval. Specialist


 CND

 Network+


 CEH

 CFR

 Cloud+

 Security+

 PenTest+


ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

* CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP and CISSP-ISSMP require CISSP certification + years of work experience + passing the exam associated exam (ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP).

 

CYBERSECURITY (OPR: DoD CIO) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (212) Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst


 none listed


 CHFI


 CFR

 CySA+

 PenTest+


 (462) Control Systems Security Specialist


 none listed


 CHFI


 CFR

 CySA+

 PenTest+


 (511) Cyber Defense Analyst


 CEH


 Cloud+

 Security+

 PenTest+


 CySA+


 (521) Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist


 A+

 CND

 Network+


 CEH

 Cloud+

 CySA+

 Security+

 PenTest+


 CISSP-ISSAP*

 CISSP-ISSEP*

 


 (531) Cyber Defense Incident Responder


 none listed


 CEH

 Cloud+

 Security+

 PenTest+


 CySA+

 CFR


 (541) Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

 CEH


 Cloud+

 Security+

 PenTest+


 CySA+

 CFR


 (611) Authorizing Official/Designating Representative


 none listed


 Cloud+


 CISSP

 CISSP-ISSEP*

 CISSP-ISSMP*


 (612) Security Control Assessor


none listed


 CASP+

 Cloud+

 Security+

 PenTest+


 CySA+

 CISSP


 (622) Secure Software Assessor


 none listed


 Security+


 CISSP-ISSEP*


 (631) Information Systems Security Developer


 CND


 CASP+

 Cloud+


 CISSP-ISSEP*


 (652) Security Architect


ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


 CASP+

 Cloud+


 CISSP-ISSAP*

 CISSP-ISSEP*


 (722) Information Systems Security Manager


 none listed


 CASP+

 Cloud+

 Security+


 CISSP

 CISSP-ISSMP*


 (723) Communications Security COMSEC Manager


 none listed


 ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


 ONLC does not offer
titles in this section


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

* CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP and CISSP-ISSMP require CISSP certification + years of work experience + passing the exam associated exam (ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP).

 

CYBER ENABLERS (OPR: DoD CIO) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (211) Forensics Analyst
 (221) Cyber Crime Investigator
 (711) Cyber instruction & Curriculum Developer
 (712) Cyber Instructor
 (731) Cyber Legal Advisor
 (732) Privacy Compliance Mgr
 (751) Cyber Workforce Developer & Mgr.
 (752) Cyber Policy & Strategy Planner
 (801) Program Manager
 (802) IT Project Manager
 (803) Product Support Manager
 (804) IT Investment/Portfolio Manager
 (805) IT Program Auditor
 (901) Executive Cyber Leader


 Approved DoD 8140
 cyber-related certification

 

 


 Approved DoD 8140
 cyber-related certification

 

 


 Approved DoD 8140
 cyber-related certification

 

 


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

 

INTEL ENABLERS (OPR: DoD OUSD I&S) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (111) All-Source Analyst
 (151) Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst
 (311) All-Source Collection Manager
 (312) All-Source Collection Requirements Manager
 (331) Cyber Intelligence Planner


 none listed


 none listed


 none listed


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

 

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (OPR: DoD OUSD R&E) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (461) Systems Security Analyst
 (621) Software Developer
 (625) product Designer User Interface (IU)
 (626) Service Designer User Experience (UX)
 (627) Development, Security, Operations (DevSecOps) Spec.
 (628) Software/Cloud Architect
 (673) Software Test & Evaluation Specialist
 (806) Product Manager


 none listed


 none listed


 none listed


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

 

CYBER EFFECTS (OPR: DoD OUSD PCA) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (121) Exploitation Analyst
 (122) Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)
 (131) Joint Targeting Analyst (JTA)
 (133) Target Analyst Reporter (TAR)
 (321) Access Network Operator (ANO)
 (322) Cyberspace Operator
 (442) Network Technician
 (443) Network Analyst
 (463) Host Analyst


 none listed


 none listed


 none listed


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels

 

DATA/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (OPR: DoD CDAO) - DoD 8140 Qualifications
Based on ONLC's offerings; click topic to view course outline, dates & certification details

WORK ROLE
(in numeric order)
BASIC
(only one needed)
INTERMEDIATE
(only one needed)
ADVANCED
(only one needed)

 (422) Data Analyst
 (423) Data Scientist
 (424) Data Steward
 (623) AI/Machine Learning Specialist
 (624) Data Operations Specialist
 (653) Data Architect
 (672) AI Test & Evaluation Specialist
 (733) AI Risk & Ethics Specialist
 (753) AI Adoption Specialist
 (902) AI Innovation Leader
 (903) Data Officer


 none listed


 Check out:
 ONLC's Data classes
 ONLC's AI classes


 none listed


 Check out:
 ONLC's Data classes
 ONLC's AI classes


  none listed


 Check out:
 ONLC's Data classes
 ONLC's AI classes


none listed = nothing designated at this time. May be subject to change.

Training/Certifications/Education aligned to higher proficiency levels can qualify lower proficiency levels
.

Other DoD 8140 Information

See DoD Manual 8140.03 (.pdf).

ONLC accepts completed SF-182 forms as payment for training.

DoD 8140 News & Offers

ONLC can help your agency personnel meet DoD 8140 qualifications with our cyber security training classes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Department of Defense ( DoD ) Directive 8140 FAQs
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DoD 8140 Group Training Option
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