The future of national security lies in the hands of our cyber leaders, as they set policies, make workforce decisions, manage vendors and contractors, and run the entire supply chain. Providing decisive support with escalating global tensions and fighting a war on an invisible shifting battlefield are just a couple tasks our nation’s cyber leaders confront every day.

Focusing on the advanced level qualifications, DoD 8140 recognized the EC-Council‘s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) program as meeting the qualification standards for some of the most demanding cyber leadership roles across the defense community. As the United States pursues the execution of its cyber strategy, the DoD will rely on the C|CISO certification to qualify its top leaders in their roles.

31 DCWF Job Roles that Recognize EC-Council Certifications.
(DCWF Job roles that Recognize C|CISO are highlighted)

What are DoD 8140 and DoDM 8140?

DoD 8140, also referred to as Department of Defense Directive 8140, together with DoDM 8140 and DoDI 8140, jointly establish the directive, instruction, and manual that govern the classification and qualification requirements for individuals working in cyber security capacities within the United States Department of Defense.

These three documents collectively accomplish the following:

• Establish the mandate for the required qualification of members working in the DoD cyberspace workforce on a wide scale
• Identify members of the DoD cyberspace workforce based on their assigned work role(s)
• Implement policies, assign job role-based responsibilities, and define procedures for qualifying personnel in the DoD cyberspace workforce

Furthermore, since 2007, EC-Council has held multiple approved certifications that have a global impact on the training and certification of DoD members, aiding in the qualification and capability development of US military forces and DoD components.

What is the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF)?

The DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) establishes a taxonomy for cyberspace work roles and outlines the associated responsibilities in terms of requirements for tasks, knowledge, and skills. When combined with DoD 8140, the DCWF defines both work role requirements and qualification criteria for members of the DoD Cyber Workforce.

C|CISO: Certified Chief Information Security Officer

About the C|CISO Program:

EC-Council’s Chief Certified Information Security Officer (C|CISO) program is an industry-leading certification designed to help infosec professionals advance to C-suite roles. With comprehensive learning in the five C|CISO domains, the C|CISO program perfectly bridges the gap between technical, executive management, and financial functions, helping professionals seamlessly transition to management roles. Certified CISOs gain an upper management perspective in planning, strategizing, and executing information security portfolios and acquire leadership skills and business acumen to succeed at the top positions in information security.

C|CISO Course Outline

DOMAIN 1:
Governance and Risk Management: This domain covers the development of a comprehensive information security program, risk management strategies, and legal and regulatory compliance.

DOMAIN 2:

Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management: This domain covers the management of information security controls, compliance with industry standards and regulations, and the execution of security audits.

DOMAIN 3:

Security Program Management and Operations: This domain covers the management and operation of an information security program, including incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

DOMAIN 4:

Information Security Core Competencies: This domain covers the fundamental concepts of information security, including cryptography, network security, application security, and access control.

DOMAIN 5:

Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management: This domain covers the management of financial resources, procurement of technology, and vendor management.

C|CISO Training and Examination Information to Get Certified

Please visit the C|CISO training page, complete the form, and speak with a career advisor to receive guidance regarding the certification process and any other queries regarding the course.

Training

• Instructor-Led Program
• Live War Game Sessions

Examination Format

• Test Format: Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 150
• Duration: 2.5 Hours

For more information, visit: C|CISO certification program