IAT Level I Certifications (2026): DoD 8570 Approved List

14 certifications that meet the IAT Level I requirement of DoD 8570.

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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.

439EntryNo prerequisites

Validates knowledge of network fundamentals, routing, switching, IP services, security and automation for managing connected systems.

300IntermediateNo prerequisites
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CompTIA A+

CompTIA · Exam 220-1201 / 220-1202

Validates foundational IT support knowledge across hardware, operating systems, networking, security and troubleshooting common technical problems.

548EntryNo prerequisites
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CompTIA Network+

CompTIA · Exam N10-009

Validates knowledge of networking concepts, implementation, operations, security and troubleshooting for managing and supporting modern networks.

399EntryNo prerequisites

Validates knowledge of IT auditing, covering audit processes, IT governance, systems development, operations, resilience and information asset protection.

810AdvancedHas prerequisites
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CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA · Exam CS0-004

Validates knowledge of security operations, including alert and log analysis, vulnerability prioritization, incident handling and reporting.

439IntermediateNo prerequisites

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

384IntermediateHas prerequisites

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

734AdvancedHas prerequisites
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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.

544AdvancedNo prerequisites

Validates practical skills in detecting, investigating and responding to security incidents, including attacker techniques, credential attacks and exploitation.

999IntermediateNo prerequisites

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

999IntermediateNo prerequisites

Validates knowledge of enterprise defense, including hardening, detection, network and identity analysis, incident response and malware triage.

999IntermediateNo prerequisites