Information Assurance Technical (IAT) and IA Management (IAM) personnel must be fully trained and certified to baseline requirements to perform their IA duties. The policy defines IAT workforce members as anyone with privileged system access performing IA functions. IAM functions described in the Manual are for any information system, program or organization. The training, certification, and workforce management requirements of 8570.1 apply to all members of the DoD IA workforce including military, civilians, foreign nationals, local nationals, and contractors. They apply whether the duties are performed full-time, part-time, or as an embedded duty. Future updates to the Manual will incorporate additional portions of the IA workforce.
IA Categories
This boot camp covers two IA programs: Information Assurance Management (IAM) Category Non-Technical management/administration of Computing Environment (CE) and Network Environment (NE)
Information Assurance Technical (IAT) program Technical “hands on” with assigned CE & NE, Level III also focuses on the Enclave level environment. Requires CE certification
IAT category’s functional requirements are cumulative Personnel must demonstrate mastery of lower level duties CE Certification + Security Certification Required
Personnel assigned IAT positions must be issued and retain an appointing letter to their IA duties, COTR maintains for contractors
IAT Level I – 0-4 years experience
IAT Level II – 3-7 years in IA technology or related area
IAT Level III – Main focus on enclave environment and have at least 7+ years of experience Personnel assigned IAM positions must be issued and retain an appointing letter to their IA duties, COTR maintains for contractors
IAM positions that also perform IAT functions must meet both IAT & IAM requirements
All contract, continuing certification, continuing education requirements listed in IAT section are applicable IAM does NOT require CE – Operating System, etc. certifications
IAM Level I – 0-5 years management experience
IAM Level II – At least 5 years management experience