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Using the GI Bill and VET TEC to Fund the Certifications a Cleared Contract Requires
A contract clause written in January 2008 is still the reason a cleared IT job on a DoD information system asks for a certification before it asks for experience. DFARS 252.239-7001 requires contractor personnel to hold "the proper and current information assurance certification,… more
IAT Level II: The Exact Certifications That Qualify, and Which One to Take First
The chart that tells a cleared job seeker which certifications satisfy IAT Level II has not been publicly readable since March 9, 2023. That is the last archived rendering of the DoD Cyber Exchange page that returned the table instead of a login redirect. Snapshots from August 11… more
8140 Certification Requirements on a Cleared IT Contract: What the Employer Must Verify
Open the DFARS Part 239 that Defense contracting officers have been directed to use since 1 February 2026 and look for the information assurance certification rules. One line sits where they used to be: Subpart 239.71-239.73 [Reserved]. The words "8570," "8140," "information assu… more
The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2025
Certifications continue to be an important tool in developing and expanding a successful career in IT. At their best, they validate a body of knowledge, set a baseline of expected expertise to align with scope of work, and reflect a level of passion to remain relevant in a f… more
How to Safely Include In-Progress Certifications on Your Resume
Certifications have become a buzzword in the cyber security community, but they reach beyond the technical IT space. From Project Management, HR, or Financial Management certifications, to Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional … more