The Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI) is a 501c6 non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI manages and administers the FITSP certification program. FITSP stands for the Federal IT Security Professional and is broken into four individual IT security certification programs targeted at the Federal workforce based upon role. The four roles are Auditor, Designer, Manager, and Operator.
FITSI's Mission
FITSI's mission is "To help secure the Nation's Federal Information Systems by certifying that Federal Workforce members understand and can apply appropriate Federal IT security standards."
January 9th, 2025- FITSI has posted the 2025 public schedule for FITSI classes. These classes are being conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Also, the exam is being conducted online via FITSI's Remote-Proctored Testing process. Learn more.
May 3rd, 2024- FITSI announces updates to the FITSP certification program, introducing refined domain concentrations and a change in the recertification cycle for those holding an NG version of the FITSP certification, effective June 1, 2024, based on our latest Job Analysis Report.Learn more.
February 14th, 2024- FITSI is proud to announce that its FITSP Certification Program has been officially approved under the Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140 for the DCWF. Learn more.
January 3rd, 2024- FITSI has posted the 2024 public schedule for FITSI classes. These classes are being conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Also, the exam is being conducted online via FITSI's Remote-Proctored Testing process. Learn more.
September 13st, 2023- FITSI will participate in the RSA Conference webcast on "Fixing the Gaps in the Cyber Workforce" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM (EDT). The webcast will be held virtually and is free to attend.Learn more.
June 1st, 2023- FITSI has announced its new status as a voting member of the Cybersecurity Credentials Collaborative (C3). This membership strengthens FITSI's ongoing mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and a higher standard of practice within the cybersecurity community.Learn more.
December 31st, 2022- FITSI has posted the 2023 public schedule for FITSI classes. These classes are being conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Also, the exam is being conducted online via FITSI's Remote-Proctored Testing process. Learn more.
November 17th, 2022- FITSI received formal notice from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) that FITSI had successfully passed Year 1 Surveillance for FITSI's ANAB Accreditation under ISO 17024:2012. Learn more.
October 14th, 2022- The Department of Defense recently approved FITSI Certifications to be included in the DOD Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program. Learn more.