PAM 25-2-6 — Cybersecurity Training And Certification Program
PAM 25-2-6 governs Army cybersecurity training, certification, qualification, and workforce tracking procedures at the Department of the Army level.
- Publication number: PAM 25-2-6
- Title: CYBERSECURITY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Date: 04/08/2019
- Proponent: G-6
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 25-2-6 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication covers ATCTS registration, required documents, DCWF work roles, Army e-Learning, certification release, retraining, and qualification requirements. It requires personnel to complete specified training, certifications, validations, and continuing education activities.
Applies to: This pamphlet applies to all DA organizational levels.
Topics covered
- Army Training and Certification Tracking System
- Department of Defense Cyberspace Workforce Framework
- Army e-Learning
- Cybersecurity workforce qualifications
- Certification validation
- Privileged user access
- Mobile Training Teams
Questions and answers
Who must register in ATCTS?
All personnel with network access will register in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) at https://atc.us.army.mil. (paragraph 2-1)
How must cybersecurity personnel choose a DCWF work role?
Individuals must review the KSAs and tasks before choosing the work role(s), to ensure that the work role(s) chosen correlates with the job duties. (paragraph 1)
What is the minimum passing score for Army e-Learning lessons?
All lessons within an Army e-Learning course must be completed with at least 70 percent success. (paragraph 4-3)
How often must Cybersecurity Fundamentals training be completed?
Cybersecurity Fundamentals training, located on the Cybersecurity Training Center website (https://cs.signal.army.mil), must be completed every 3 years. (paragraph 2)
How long do DA civilian and military cybersecurity personnel have to obtain qualification?
All DA Civilian and military cybersecurity workforce personnel appointed on letter must obtain qualification within 6 months of being assigned cybersecurity functions. (paragraph 13-4)