Technically Speaking supports military, federal, and contractor teams with training aligned to the current DoD 8140 cyber workforce qualification approach.

DoD Manual 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, became effective on February 15, 2023. The current program uses the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), which focuses on assigned work roles, proficiency levels, and demonstrated capability.

DoD 8140 Resources

For authoritative qualification details, confirm requirements against the official DoD 8140 resources and your organization's assigned DCWF work role guidance.

• DoDM 8140.03: Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
• DoD Cyber Workforce and DoD 8140 overview
• DoD Cyber Exchange 8140 resources and qualification matrices CAC and GFE access may be required

Training Areas We Support

Final DoD 8140 qualification depends on assigned work role, proficiency level, and component-specific requirements. Technically Speaking can help source instructors and training for areas commonly needed across federal cyber workforce programs, including:

• Security+, Network+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, and related CompTIA training
• CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, ISSEP, CAP/CGRC, and related ISC2 training
• CISA, CISM, CRISC, and related ISACA training
• CEH and other ethical hacking or penetration testing training
• RMF, eMASS, cloud security, systems administration, and secure operations training

Past Performance

• Teaming partner on a DLA training contract 2017-2020.
• Provider for GoArmyEd.
• Completed cyber-security classes for DIA via a teaming agreement in 2015.
• Completed a Cisco voice training contract for DISA in 2013.
• Provided Microsoft and CompTIA instructors for the Worldwide USAF training contract awarded in 2009.
• Helped facilitate more than 400 classes across multiple technologies on more than 60 USAF bases worldwide in 14 months.

Trainers with active security clearances are available when required.

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