Are there different certification requirements for managers than for technically oriented information assurance or information security personnel?
Yes. There are six categories outlined in the Directive matrix with different roles and responsibilities and different certifications applicable for each category. Information assurance personnel must be certified under a credential that meets the criteria laid out in these six matrix categories. Managers must meet the certification requirements outlined under the Technical III (T3) and all Management categories (M1, M2 and M3). Technical personnel must meet the certification requirements outlined under the Technical I (T1) and Technical II (T2) categories (see chart above.) The DOD 8570.1M Manual states that additional certifications will be added in the future. 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+ Certification, Network+ Certification and Security+ Certification are included. CompTIA certification programs receive worldwide use and recognition and are
