> [!Question] What is DoD 8570 compliance? > DoD 8570 compliance refers to the Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570, which establishes requirements for the training, certification, and management of personnel performing information assurance (IA) functions within the DoD. It is also known as the DoD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. > > See [here](https://public.cyber.mil/wid/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/) for more information.