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Government & DoD Cyber

The compliance skills federal and defense employers require. Security+ is the foundation; STIGs and RMF are the day-to-day work of ISSOs and assessors; SecurityX takes you senior.

4 courses 112 hours total $12,699 total tuition Veterans, service members and anyone targeting federal or contractor roles.

Your path, step by step

  1. 1
    $2,800

    The industry-standard foundation certification — and a DoD baseline requirement for many cyber and IT roles.

    40 hours Prepares for the CompTIA Security+ exam Next start Oct 19, 2026
  2. 2
    $2,599

    Implement and document DISA STIGs the way DoD environments require — audit-ready.

    20 hours Certificate of Completion Next start Oct 14, 2026
  3. 3
    $4,000

    The NIST RMF process federal and DoD systems live by — a direct path into ISSO and assessor roles.

    12 hours Certificate of Completion Next start Nov 2, 2026
  4. 4
    $3,300

    Advanced, hands-on security architecture and engineering for experienced professionals.

    40 hours Prepares for the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam Next start Oct 5, 2026

Other pathways

New to IT
From zero experience to your first tech job. Cyber Defender (SOC)
Watch the network, catch the attack, stop the breach. Ethical Hacker
Get paid to break in — legally.