The NDU CIC M.S. in Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies (SICS) has been approved as a DoD 8140 foundational qualification option for all DCWF cybersecurity (CS), information technology (IT), and cyber enabler (EN) work roles at the DoD 8140 advanced proficiency level.
Conferment or completion of any NDU CIC academic program satisfies annual DoD 8140 continuous professional development requirements.
NDU CIC academic programs apply to DoW civilians at a federal civil service pay grade of GS-13 (or equivalent) or above, and military service members at the enlisted E-7 pay grade or above, Chief Warrant Officers at the CW2 pay grade or above, and officers at the O-4 pay grade or above. Additional information pertaining to NDU CIC program curriculums can be found at the following link: https://cic.ndu.edu/.