DoD 8140 Certifications: Systems Requirements Planner (641)

Works with customers to assess functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Validates knowledge of securing cloud environments, including architecture, data, platforms, applications, operations and cloud legal and compliance requirements.

734Has prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate

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CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

CertNexus · Exam CFR-410

Validates knowledge of identifying, detecting, responding to and recovering from cybersecurity threats using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

367.50No prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate

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CompTIA Security+

CompTIA · Exam SY0-701

Validates knowledge of security threats, protective controls, risk management and incident response across modern IT environments.

439No prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate

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CompTIA SecurityX

CompTIA · Exam CAS-005

Validates knowledge of enterprise security architecture and engineering, including governance, risk, compliance and security operations.

544No prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate · Advanced

Validates knowledge of access control, networking, cryptography, Linux and Windows security, cloud security and incident handling.

999No prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate

Validates knowledge of managing security programs, including policy, risk, projects, vendors, SOC management and incident response.

999No prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate · Advanced

Validates practical skills in implementing access controls, monitoring risk, responding to incidents and securing networks, systems and applications.

384Has prerequisites

Approved DoD levels: Basic · Intermediate

Choosing a certification for DoD 8140

What does DoD proficiency mean?

Use the DoD proficiency required for your work role by the employer or supervisor. It describes the work, not the difficulty of a certification.

  • Basic: routine work with guidance.
  • Intermediate: less routine work with periodic guidance.
  • Advanced: complex work with little guidance.

A higher approved level also satisfies lower levels for the same role. Leave the filter at “Any proficiency” if you do not know the requirement.

What does certification approval cover?

A certification meets only the relevant foundational qualification option; on-the-job qualification, environment-specific requirements and continuing development are separate.

Sources and scope

Explicit certification mappings come from the official DoD 8140 qualification matrix v2.1, effective September 19, 2025 and checked October 17, 2026. Rows marked pending OPR validation are excluded. This directory covers the credentials in CertUp, not every qualification option in the matrix.

Confirm the work role, proficiency and accepted qualification with the employer or supervisor before choosing a credential. See the official document library for current policy and guidance.