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CybersecurityDCWF 612

Security Control Assessor

Conducts independent, comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls of an IT system to determine overall control effectiveness.

Also seen as: SCA, Validator, Assessor

Baseline certifications for this role

These certifications are accepted foundational options for the Security Control Assessor work role in our seed mapping. Open a cert for full detail, or jump straight to exam-ready practice.

Proficiency levels — what changes

At Advanced you develop, review, and approve assessment methods; at Basic you demonstrate knowledge of them. (This role's proficiency task statements are the example DoD uses in its own 8140 guidance.)

Basic

Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the work role's tasks. Entry-level qualification options apply.

Intermediate

Contributes to and applies the work role's tasks with growing independence.

Advanced

Develops, reviews, and approves the work role's tasks. A cascading rule applies: an option that qualifies at a higher proficiency level also qualifies at the lower levels.

Security Control Assessor & DoD 8140 — FAQ

Which certification qualifies a Security Control Assessor under 8140?
ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA SecurityX/CASP+ (CAS-005), and ISACA CISA are typical foundational options for the Security Control Assessor (DCWF 612) work role, which generally sits at the Intermediate/Advanced proficiency band. Confirm the accepted options for your assigned level in the Qualification Matrix.