SY0-701CompTIACert tier: Foundational
CompTIA Security+
The broadest-coverage baseline security certification. Under 8570 it satisfied IAT Level II and IAM Level I; under 8140 it remains a qualifying foundational option across many DCWF cybersecurity and IT work roles.
8140 work roles CompTIA Security+ can satisfy
CompTIA Security+ is listed as a foundational option for these DCWF work roles in our seed mapping. The accepted proficiency level depends on the role.
- Cyber Defense Analyst511
- Cyber Defense Incident Responder531
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst541
- Security Control Assessor612
- Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)722
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)—
- Systems Administrator451
- Network Operations Specialist441
- Database Administrator421
- Technical Support Specialist411
- Systems Developer632
- Knowledge Manager431
- Mission Assessment Specialist112
- All-Source Analyst111
- Warning Analyst141
- All-Source Collection Manager311
- All-Source Collection Requirements Manager312
- Cyber Intelligence Planner331
- Systems Security Analyst461
- Secure Software Assessor622
What SY0-701 covers
- General security concepts
- Threats, vulnerabilities & mitigations
- Security architecture
- Security operations
- Security program management & oversight
CompTIA Security+ & DoD 8140 — FAQ
Does Security+ still count under DoD 8140?
Yes. Security+ (SY0-701) is one of the most widely accepted foundational qualification options across DCWF cybersecurity and IT work roles, and certifications earned under 8570 may carry over to 8140 provided they are current and applicable to your assigned work role and proficiency level. Confirm your specific role in the Qualification Matrix.
Which 8140 work roles does Security+ cover?
Security+ appears as a foundational option for a broad set of roles — including Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Defense Incident Responder, Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Security Control Assessor, Information Systems Security Manager, Systems Administrator, Network Operations Specialist, and Technical Support Specialist — typically at the Basic/Intermediate proficiency levels.
Is Security+ the same as IAT Level II?
IAT Level II is the old 8570 term. Security+ was an approved IAT II baseline under 8570, and it remains a qualifying option for many work roles under 8140 — but 8140 qualifies you by DCWF work role and proficiency level, not by an IAT level.