HUD requires that anyone who uses EIV as part of their job description must complete a security training called the Cyber Awareness Challenge. The 2025 Cyber Awareness Challenge is now available online through the DoD Cyber Exchange website. This new Cyber Awareness Challenge requires the user to complete a series of missions to stop a cybersecurity attack. The Challenge also offers a “speed mission” that allows the user to use the Knowledge Check option. If all questions are answered correctly, users will skip to the end of the incident. If any questions are answered incorrectly, users must review and complete all activities contained within the incident.

The new version can be found at https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/. From this page, choose “All Other Users” next to the Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025. Just a reminder that the training was designed to function using specific operating systems so be sure to read the message that pops up when you click on the Cyber Awareness Challenge link – it will explain which operating systems work. Once you have completed the challenge, you will have the option to save the certificate as a PDF. The training certificate must be printed upon completion, and a copy must be retained along with your EIV CAAF / UAAF paperwork.