The 8570.1 Directive Requires Certification For All Government Personnel Involved in Information Assurance

CBT Planet recognizes the critical need that companies and government agencies face when it comes to protecting information and information systems. With the 2004 government mandate known as Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 came the need for quality directive 8570.1 training materials and courseware.

The 8570.1 directive requires certification for all government personnel involved in Information Assurance. They must have the skills required for defending information, systems, and infrastructures. This directive responds to the fact that security breaches are on the rise and it's highly critical to protect the information and the information systems from attack. One of the strategies to combat security threat involves giving the users the training and technical know-how to secure and protect these systems and information. A variety of certifications are approved for each of the three levels of the technical and management Information Assurance categories.

For example, the DoD approved certifications are as follows:

Technical I

* CompTIA A+
* CompTIA Network+
* TICSA
* SSCP

Technical II

* GSEC
* Security +
* SCNP
* SSCP

Technical III

* CISSP
* SCNA
* CISA
* GSE

Management I

* GSLC
* Security +
* GISO
* TISCP

Management II

* CISSP
* GSLC
* CISM

Management III

* CISSP
* CISM
* GSLC

You can learn everything required by choosing a training CD that covers the particular certification you need. Self-paced training is an excellent way to learn the principles, theories, and applications used to protect government information, networks, and information systems. Simply install the CBT (computer based training) CD and begin by watching 8570.1 training videos featuring recorded instructor-led sessions.

Self-study learning using the CBT allows you to learn at your own pace and prepare for certification without having to attend classes. Interactive content, quizzes, assessments, demos, hands-on components, and the 8570.1 training videos combine to create a complete, effective solution for 8570.1 directive compliance.