Cyberstar-Pedia

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ACTEDS

ACTEDS (Army Civilian Training, Education and Development System): Historical/Legacy system for managing Army civilian training…

AI

ATO

ATO (Authority to Operate): Official management decision to authorize operation of an information system and…

Authority to Operate

ATO (Authority to Operate): Official management decision to authorize operation of an information system and…

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CAP

CAP (Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program): A structured training program that combines on-the-job learning with technical instruction…

CAWF

CAWF (Cyber Workforce Framework): A common foundation to organize and describe cybersecurity work. Provides a…

CBT

CBT (Computer-Based Training): Original delivery method for cyber workforce training before WBT became standard. 

CEH

Original 8570 Approved Certifications: Legacy Categories Initial list of commercial certifications approved for DOD IA/cybersecurity…

CEMAP

CEMAP (Cyber Exchange Management Assignment Program): Early rotation program for developing cyber workforce expertise. 

Certification Management

The process of tracking, maintaining, and updating professional certifications for cybersecurity personnel. 

Chief Information Officer

CIO (Chief Information Officer): Senior executive responsible for information technology strategy and systems, including cybersecurity…

CIO

CIO (Chief Information Officer): Senior executive responsible for information technology strategy and systems, including cybersecurity…

CISSP

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional): A globally recognized certification for information security professionals, covering…

CMMC

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): A unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial…

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DCPDS

DCPDS (Defense Civilian Personnel Data System): Legacy system for managing civilian personnel data before modern…

DCWF

DCWF (DOD Cyber Workforce Framework): Framework that defines and codes cyber work roles and tasks…

DCWS

DCWS (Defense Civilian Workforce System): System for managing civilian workforce personnel actions and data, including…

Defense Civilian Workforce System

DCWS (Defense Civilian Workforce System): System for managing civilian workforce personnel actions and data, including…

DISA Baseline

DISA Baseline Certifications: Original certification requirements established by Defense Information Systems Agency. 

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework

DCWF (DOD Cyber Workforce Framework): Framework that defines and codes cyber work roles and tasks…

DoDI

DoDI (Department of Defense Instruction): Issuances that implement DOD policy established in DOD directives. Provides…

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FIPS

FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards): Standards developed by NIST for federal computer systems, including security…

FISMA

FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act): Law that defines cybersecurity framework for federal information systems,…

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Gap Analysis

Assessment of the difference between current workforce capabilities and required competencies. 

GSEC

Original 8570 Approved Certifications: Legacy Categories Initial list of commercial certifications approved for DOD IA/cybersecurity…

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