DoD 8140 Supplemental Guidance

The DoD 8140 Supplemental Guidance webpage provides amplifying information on qualification options and requirements based on the criteria described in DoD Manual 8140.03, “Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program,” February 15, 2023, Section 3, Cyberspace Workforce Structure and Qualification Program. This information is updated regularly. If you have a question, please connect with your supervisor. 

September 29, 2025

Publication of DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1

This is a notification from the DoW Chief Information Officer Workforce Innovation Directorate (DoW CIO WID). The DoD 8140 Foundational Qualification Matrix Version 2.1, effective date September 19th, 2025, has been distributed to the DoW cyber workforce, and can be found on this webpage. If you have a question, please connect with your supervisor. Thank you.

Sample DCWF Work Role Qualification Matrix

Requirements across four qualification categories — Foundational Qualification Options, Foundational Qualification Alternative, Residential Qualification, and Continuous Professional Development — for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
Qualification category Qualification component Basic Intermediate Advanced
Foundational Qualification Options — Demonstration of knowledge Education
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
  • Option
Training
Personnel Certification
Foundational Qualification Alternative Experience Conditional Alternative Conditional Alternative Conditional Alternative
Residential Qualification — Demonstration of Capability On-the-Job Qualification Always Required
(Component Discretion)		 Always Required
(Component Discretion)		 Always Required
(Component Discretion)
Environment Specific Requirements
Current with technology, hostile actor tactics Continuous Professional Development > 20 Hours/Year or Cert. Rqmt > 20 Hours/Year or Cert. Rqmt > 20 Hours/Year or Cert. Rqmt




 

New DoD 8140 Implementation Resources

  • Supplemental Guidance for CWF Management V1.0

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    Effective Date: 01 Jul 26

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  • Learning Modules V2.0

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    Effective Date: 01 Jul 26

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