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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...

CND-SP

CND-SP (Computer Network Defense Service Provider): Legacy category for specialized defensive cyberspace operations roles under...

Compliance Tracking

Monitoring and documenting adherence to regulatory requirements and security standards. 

CompTIA

CompTIA: Computing Technology Industry Association - Organization that issues professional certifications for the IT industry,...

CompTIA Security+

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

Computing Environment Certification

Legacy Requirement Early requirement focusing on specific computing environment expertise (Windows, Unix/Linux, etc.). 

CSWF

CSWF (Cyber Security Workforce Framework): Early iteration of the cyber workforce framework that bridged between...

Cyber Range

A virtual environment used for cybersecurity training and skills development through simulated scenarios and attacks. 

Cyber Workforce Framework

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

Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program

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