As students progress through the FC RMF – Fusion Cyber Risk Management Framework Professional Program, they prepare for the Security+, CISA, CISSP, or CEH certifications. Students can earn up to two certificates within the FC RMF pathway, the world’s most complete, hands-on cybersecurity workforce program. As a result, students get the skills they need to land a high-paying cybersecurity job and build a stable career. The FC RMF is academically aligned to the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework includes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Security+, CISA, CISSP, and CEH certifications embedded (after passing the certification body exam) within the FC RMF program also meet DoD Directive 8140, the successor to 8570, certification and compliance requirements. Our program is rigorous and we foster an environment of collaboration and creativity.
Our program can be taken for college credit meaning students can utilize Federal Student Loans, FAFSA, GI Bill, 9/11 funds, and other veterans benefits. We work with universities, Veteran Affairs, nonprofits, and other public sphere entities along with private partners such as Cisco, CBDA, and more. Our public partnerships bring the people and are already engaging the populations we’re hoping to train and our private partners benefit from and assist our graduates in building cyber careers by providing work experiences that lead to meaningful careers. We are a community making the future better by creating efficient pipelines for cybersecurity talent management. Join us and help solve the cybersecurity talent shortage.
| The Security+ certification holds significant value and is widely respected in the industry. It serves as an important credential for professionals seeking career opportunities in cybersecurity and related fields. This certification demonstrates your ability to identify security risks, implement appropriate security controls, and protect information systems against potential threats. | Security+ certification is not only recognized by organizations worldwide but also holds specific approvals from authoritative bodies. It is compliant with the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards, which are internationally recognized for personnel certification. Furthermore, the Security+ certification is approved by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill the requirements outlined in directive 8140/8570.01-M. |
| The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification validates your knowledge of information systems auditing, assurance, control, security, cybersecurity, and governance. | CISA Certification is DoD Approved. CISA certification complies with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards and is approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. |
| The CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Exam Prep offers ten weeks (50 hours) of self-directed content covering all eight domains, including 10 hours of live instructor coaching and 40 hands-on virtual labs. | The Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification is approved under the DoD 8570 Directive for the IAT Level III, IAM Level II, LAM Level III, IASAE I, and IASAE II categories. |
| EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Certification Boot Camp covers how to work with various systems to find out where their weaknesses or vulnerabilities may be and how you can identify and reinforce these gaps to prevent successful hacking attempts. | The CEH Certification is approved under the DoD 8570 Directive for the CSSP Analyst, CSSP Infrastructure Support, CSSP Auditor, and CSSP Incident Responder categories. |
| Certification | Junior Level | Mid-Level | Senior Level |
| Sec+ | Security Specialist | Sr. Security Specialist | Security Manager |
| Security Engineer | Sr. Security Engineer | Security Engineering Manager | |
| Jr. Information Security Analyst | Information Security Analyst | Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) | |
| SOC Analyst | Sr. SOC Analyst | SOC Manager |
| Certification | Junior Level | Mid-Level | Senior Level |
| Security+ | It Auditor | Sr. IT Auditor | It Audit Manager |
| IT Security Auditor | Sr. IT Security Auditor | IT Security Manager | |
| Security Control Assessor | Sr. Security Control Assessor | IT Security Manager | |
| Certification | Junior Level | Mid-Level | Senior Level |
| CISSP | Cybersecurity Analyst | Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst | Information systems Security Manager |
| Risk and Compliance Specialist | Risk and Compliance Lead | Risk & Compliance Director | |
| Information Systems Security Officer | It Security Director | Chief Information Security Officer | |
| Security Analyst | Security Engineer | Security Architect |
The Common Body of Practice includes the following seven domains:
1. Categorize the information system and information processed, stored, & transmitted by thatsystem.
2. Select an initial set of baseline security controls for the system based on the security categorization.
3. Implement selected security controls and describe how the controls are employed.
4. Assess security controls using appropriate assessment procedures to determine how the controls are
implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcomes for meeting the
system’s security requirements.
5. Authorize the information system operation based on determining the risk and the decision that this risk is
acceptable.
6. Monitor the security controls continuously in the information system.
7. Manage the risk exposure of on-premises systems by assessing the boundaries between on-premises and
cloud-based systems.
| Certification | Junior Level | Mid-Level | Senior Level |
| cisa | Jr. Penetration Tester | Sr. Penetration Tester | Security Consultant |
| Cybersecurity Engineer | Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer | IT Security Architect | |
| SOC Analyst | Sr. SOC Analyst | SOC Manager | |
| IT Security | Sr IT Security | IT Security Audit Manager |
The materials within FC RMF bootcamps, programs, and courses focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework specialty areas.
The FC RMF program uniquely combines top industry-recognized certifications into one pathway and 3rd parties and self-help guides to enable students to pass their certification exams. If you’re looking to start a career in cyber consider our Risk Management Framework Program and get a good start to your cybersecurity career.
