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Typical Job(s) for CAP

Until_then — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:40:07 GMT

Hello, since it's not specifically mentioned in the CAP section of the ISC^2 website, what's a typical job that specifically requires CAP?

For months, I've been researching job listings. As you probably know, different agencies/organizations have different requirements for positions of the same job title. For example, I've seen ISSO job listings that require CISSP and other ISSO listings that require IAT Level II, IAM Level I/II, etc.

Re: Typical Job(s) for CAP

CraginS — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:44:10 GMT

@Until_then wrote:
Hello, since it's not specifically mentioned in the CAP section of the ISC^2 website, what's a typical job that specifically requires CAP?

For months, I've been researching job listings. As you probably know, different agencies/organizations have different requirements for positions of the same job title. For example, I've seen ISSO job listings that require CISSP and other ISSO listings that require IAT Level II, IAM Level I/II, etc.

Ruel,

I think you are working backwards. Instead of looking at a certification and asking what jobs might call for it, look at the jobs you are interested in, and ask what training or credentials (to include certifications) would help get hired for the jobs.

Also, understand that IAT and IAM are not certifications, They are job categories for US Department for Defense work in cyber or information assurance (IA)), an older name for cybersecurity, originally defined in DoD 8570 and now managed under the Cyber Workforce Management program. IAT is Information Assurance Technical and IAM is Information Assurance Management.

You can see the extensive list of certifications that qualify for filling IAT and IAM positions at

DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications

By the way, that list shows CAP as qualifying to IAM Level I and Level II positions.

Good luck in your learning quest.

Craig

Re: Typical Job(s) for CAP

AppDefects — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:45:24 GMT

Although you may not see it spelled out in job postings CAP is the HOTTEST Certification for the US Federal government. I kid you not. A CAP is responsible for managing and conducting the security work related to attaining systems authorization - that's a big deal! A CAP is well-versed in applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) - that's also a big deal because by unifying systems authorization under one umbrella the process supports multiple Federal agencies and their components. When you are looking at jobs look at the tasks and required skills then you'll see alignment with CAP. After you have the experience then you can certify! Good luck!

Re: Typical Job(s) for CAP

Until_then — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:48:43 GMT

Hot is good...especially during winter. Thanks.

Re: Typical Job(s) for CAP

Calvertt — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:28:30 GMT

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