US Department of Defense Recognizes Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) as an Active-Duty Qualification for Cyber Workforce Job Billets Critical to National Security

With the evolution of cyber threats on a global stage, the United States Cyber Strategy outlines the need to develop capabilities in its cyber security workforce. Under DoD 8140, the Department of Defense has issued mandates to ensure any member of the defense community working in cyber security carry the proper credentials and qualifications to do the job and defend the country. EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker has been approved after rigorous reviews commissioned by the Department of Defense and provides qualification standards at various levels for tactical cyber security roles.  

31 DCWF Job Roles that Recognize EC-Council Certifications. (DCWF Job roles that Recognize C|EH are highlighted)

Role	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced
(211) Forensic Analyst		C|HFI
(212) Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst		C|HFI
(221) Cyber Crime Investigator		C|HFI
(411) Technical Support Specialist		C|ND
(422) Data Analyst			C|CISO
(441) Network Operations Specialist	C|ND	C|EH
(451) System Administrator	C|ND
(461) Systems Security Analyst	C|ND
(511) Cyber Defense Analyst	C|EH
(521) Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist	C|ND	C|EH
(541) Vulnerability Assessment Analyst	C|EH
(611) Authorizing Official/Designating Representative			C|CISO
(612) Security Control Assessor			C|CISO
(631) Information Systems Security Developer	C|ND
(632) Systems Developer	C|ND
(641) Systems Requirements Planner	C|ND
(651) Enterprise Architect	C|ND
(661) R&D Specialist			C|EH
(671) System Testing & Evaluation Specialist	C|ND	C|EH
(722) Information Systems Security Manager		C|CISO
(751) Cyber Workforce Developer and Manager			C|CISO
(752) Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner			C|CISO
(801) Program Manager			C|CISO
(802) IT Project Manager			C|CISO
(803) Product Support Manager			C|CISO
(804) IT Investment/Portfolio Manager			C|CISO
(805) IT Program Auditor			C|CISO
(901) Executive Cyber Leadership			C|CISO

Individuals working in these roles are critical to national security working across the various armed forces, combatant commands, and DoD departments. From keeping our networks running securely to actively defending from adversaries, supporting critical infrastructure, and proactively identifying vulnerabilities in both offensive and defensive postures, the Certified Ethical Hacker program imparts the knowledge and credentials for our military to methodically evaluate networks for weaknesses and establish countermeasures before disaster strikes.  

What are DoD 8140 and DoDM 8140?

DoD 8140, known as the Department of Defense Directive 8140, in conjunction with DoDM 8140 and DoDI 8140, collectively lays out the directive, instruction, and manual that govern the classification and qualification requirements for individuals working in cyber security roles within the United States Department of Defense. Together, these three documents serve the following purposes:

• Establish the DoD-wide mandate for the required qualifications of members working in the DoD cyberspace workforce
• Identify members of the DoD cyberspace workforce based on the work role(s) of the positions assigned
• Implement policies, assign job role-based responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for the qualification of personnel in the DoD cyberspace workforce

Moreover, since 2007, EC-Council has obtained multiple approved certifications that impact the training and certification of DoD members globally, contributing to the qualification and capability development of US military forces and DoD components.  

What is the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF)?

The DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) establishes a structured taxonomy for cyberspace work roles, defining associated responsibilities in terms of requirements for tasks, knowledge, and skills. The combination of DoD 8140 and the DCWF establishes specific work role requirements and qualification criteria for members of the DoD Cyber Workforce.  

C|EH – Certified Ethical Hacker : The World’s No. 1 Credential in Ethical Hacking

About C|EH Program: EC-Council’s flagship program, the C|EH, is the world’s leading ethical hacking credential that equips cyber security professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to protect organizations against cyber attacks. Certified Ethical Hackers are trained to follow a rigorous 5-phase approach (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks) when lawfully breaking into an organization to identify the weakest links, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. The program’s unique learn-certify-engage-compete learning framework covers every aspect from training to certification and hones learners’ skills by exposing them to ethical hacking engagements in EC-Council’s live cyber range environment. Candidates then get the opportunity to prove their mettle through a series of Global Ethical Hacking Competitions designed to keep their skills up to date years after achieving the certification. One of the most sought-after certifications globally, the C|EH prepares candidates for various lucrative cyber security roles with top companies.  

C|EH Program Outline

Ethical Hacking Introduction	Foot Printing and Reconnaissance	Scanning Networks	Enumeration
Vulnerability Analysis	System Hacking	Malware Threats	Sniffing
Social Engineering	Denial-of-Service	Session Hijacking	Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
Hacking Web Servers	Hacking Web Applications	SQL Injection	Hacking Wireless Networks
Hacking Mobile Platforms	IoT Hacking	Cloud Computing	Cryptography

CEH is the World’s only cybersecurity certification program that incorporates a unique 4 phase learning framework of Learn, Certify, Engage and Compete.

Its a one-of-a-kind training program to teach you everything you need to know about ethical hacking with hands-on training, labs, assessment, a mock engagement (practice), and a global hacking competition.  

The 4-Phase Learning Framework & the Key features of C|EH