This enterprise-wide mandate requires that any DoD personnel (or contractors working on behalf of the DoD) conducting Information Assurance (IA) functions to be trained and certified in a commercial certifications on the concepts, principles, and applications to enhance protection of the Department of Defense's (DoD) information, information systems, and networks. This webinar will explain the directive and tell you what you need to know to become and stay DoD Directive 8570.1 compliant.

This webinar session will examine:

• Overview / history of DoD Directive 8570.1
• New requirements to the directive
• Job roles / certifications
• Becoming compliant
• Importance of assessment prior to certification training
• Staying compliant