Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Assessments)™ (DCOE-CA™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Assessments)™ (DCOE-CA™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Cyber Defense Analyst™ (CCDA™), Certified Security Control Assessor™ (CSCA™), Certified Secure Software Assessor™ (CSSA™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: EC-Council ECIH, CSA, CTIA, and CEH (Course and Labs only), CompTIA CySA+ and CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (Security+ / PenTest+), CISA, Fundamentals of Cyber Risk Management (FedVTE (now CISA Learning)), Software Testing Fundamentals, FedVTE (now CISA Learning) CISSP-ISSEP and Static Code Analysis and Supply Chain Assurance using Sonatype Nexus. When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-4, the ISC CCSP (course only) and CASP+ course and exam is included, resulting in the candidate earning the CompTIA Security Analytics Expert and CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert designations upon completion.  Exams are provided for all courses except CEH, CISA, Fundamentals of Cyber Risk Management (FedVTE (now CISA Learning)), Software Testing Fundamentals, FedVTE (now CISA Learning) CISSP-ISSEP and Static Code Analysis and Supply Chain Assurance using Sonatype Nexus.

Compare to SANS/GIAC GSE: Our Expert Series offers a significantly lower cost at comparable value to SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE), featuring ITI certifications that include robust hands-on components, and requiring two master designations to ensure practical application to mission-critical operations. Award of the GSE requires the completion of any six Practitioner certifications and any four Applied Knowledge certifications at a cost of approximately $60,670 (Practitioner Certifications: $58,674 and Applied Knowledge Certifications (exam-only): $1,996). Comparable courses and certifications may include: AUD507 – GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA); SEC460 – GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA); SEC560 – GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN); SEC488 – GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD); SEC510 – GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS); and SEC511 – GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)

Bundle Access Period and Delivery: Access is for 36 months from purchase (one ITI certification bundle at a time over consecutive 12-month periods) and all courses are Online OnDemand.

Master Designation Requirement: Two (included in price)

Combined Work Role Description: The Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Assessments™) (DCOE-CA™) operates as a key member of the Blue Team, specializing in validating and strengthening cybersecurity defenses through detailed assessments and audits. This role focuses on defensive operations, conducting vulnerability analyses, auditing security controls, and evaluating software and system integrity to ensure compliance with established frameworks and regulations. By proactively identifying risks and validating security measures, professionals in this role ensure mission-critical systems are prepared to withstand adversarial threats while maintaining operational resilience.

High-level bundle description: This Bundle prepares participants to excel in cybersecurity evaluation and validation. Through a blend of certifications, applied learning, and hands-on assessments, this program equips learners to perform vulnerability analysis, audit security controls, assess software security, and validate compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Graduates of this program demonstrate mastery by completing two master designations, showcasing their ability to secure and assess mission-critical systems with a focus on operational resilience and compliance.

Requirements for certification: To earn the ITI Practitioner, Master, and Exert Certifications and be awarded the applied micro degrees and applied master micro degree, the student must complete all courses and pass the exams for each certification described within that ITI Certification and applied micro degree bundle, and pass two Master Designations within the Mission Readiness Range.

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Visit our catalog for a description of each course that makes up this bundle: ITI Training Catalog