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AFCEA Continuing Education Supports Cybersecurity Certification Maintenance

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AFCEA’s Continuing Education program focuses on cybersecurity certifications required by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Some of these requirements apply not only to government employees, including military, but also contractors who use or manage DoD networks or data.

AFCEA supports the professional development of those serving in the national security workforce by offering events, classes and online training that have been approved by CompTIA, GIAC and/or CertNexus for continuing education for cybersecurity certification maintenance. Those who maintain certifications, according to the guidance provided by applicable certifying organizations, can keep their certifications current and avoid the requirement to requalify by retaking the certification exams and attending approved sessions during the validity of their certifications. Additionally, attending approved continuing education for maintenance of a required cybersecurity certification can be considered by the DoD as a supportable reason for event attendance.

Many AFCEA International and chapter event sessions have been approved by CompTIA, GIAC and/or CertNexus for continuing education. These sessions may also support ISC2, National Contract Management Association, Project Management Institute, GAGAS and Defense Acquisition Workforce continuing education and/or certification maintenance requirements. AFCEA recommends that personnel check with their supervisor to determine which event might meet their training requirements.

Often, AFCEA International event sessions approved for continuing education are recorded (usually audio only) and posted to YouTube for on-demand viewing. See event.afcea.org/SampleCEWebinar. These online offerings are especially helpful when travel and on-site events are limited.

In 2024, AFCEA offered 98 event sessions, eight webinars and two Professional Development Center courses approved for cybersecurity certification maintenance. Certifying organizations review AFCEA event sessions, courses and webinars for the certifications shown in the table:

In addition to the continuing education sessions at events, AFCEA offers other methods to meet your cybersecurity certification maintenance and educational needs.

SIGNAL webinars are available at afcea.org/signal-media/signal-media-webinars. The webinars can be viewed on demand, which is convenient when travel for event attendance is limited due to cost or schedule.
Professional development courses, with a variety of cyber-related topics, are opportunities where we send the instructor to you. https://link.afcea.org/ProfDevCourses
On-demand courses are offered online for you to take at your own pace. Subjects include artificial intelligence, intelligence, communication, management, project management, Six Sigma and leadership. https://link.afcea.org/OnDemand
Preferred providers are institutions for higher education or certifying organizations who bring degree education, certificate training and certification opportunities at affordable prices to AFCEA members. https://link.afcea.org/PreferredProvider

Membership matters!

Formal attendance documentation is often available for current AFCEA members and for continuing education pass holders who had attendance documented at applicable in-person, on-site sessions. For approved online sessions, AFCEA posts tips for preparation of attendance documentation in FAQ 04 at https://link.afcea.org/CE.