Navy COOL - Cyber IT/CSWF: Training and Pre-Assessment Resources

Vendor/Certification Agency Resources

CompTIA Certifications Mapped to NICE Framework

Training opportunities, courses, self-assessments, and other exam preparation resources may be available from a certification agency. To learn about opportunities for an individual certification, click on the link in the table below to open the Exam Prep section of the certification information page on COOL.


CSWF Credentials with Related Courses or Training Resources
Agency	Certification
Axelos	ITIL Foundation Level
CERT	Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
CWNP	Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Cisco Systems, Inc.	Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA	A+ ce
	Network+ ce
	Security+ ce
	CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) ce
	CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
GIAC	GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
	GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
	GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
	GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
	GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
	GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
	GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
EC-Council	Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
	Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
	Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
ISACA	Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
	Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
	Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
ISC2	Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
	Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
	Certification Authorization Professional (CAP)
	Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
	Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP)

Navy Training Resources

Department of Homeland Security Training Resources

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security established the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) as a framework foundation to increase the capability of the U.S. Cyberspace IT/Cybersecurity Workforce. The NICCS catalog is a searchable database providing lists of cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related training courses offered in the U.S. for cybersecurity professionals. The NICCS Training Catalog contains OVER 2,000 courses and is a valuable resource to help close cybersecurity training and skill gaps.