Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Intelligence (Cyberspace)™ (DCOE-IC™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified All-Source Requirements Manager™ (CASRM™), Certified All-Source Analyst™ (CASA™), Certified Cyber Intelligence Planner Professional™ (CCIPP™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: CompTIA Project+ and PMP Bundle, CompTIA Security+. CASP+, and CySA+, EC-Council CTIA and EC-Council Master Open-Source Intelligence Curriculum, OSINT for Ethical Hackers (Instagram/Facebook) Curriculum and Master Threat Intelligence Curriculum. EC-Council CEH (Course and labs only). When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-7, the PenTest+ 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, PMP, EC-Council Master Open-Source Intelligence Curriculum, OSINT for Ethical Hackers (Instagram/Facebook) Curriculum and Master Threat Intelligence Curriculum.

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: SEC450 – GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC); SEC40 – GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); FOR578 – GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI); SEC504 – GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH); LDR525 – GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM); and SEC497 – GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)

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 – Intelligence (Cyberspace)™ (DCOE-IC™) role focuses on safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive data from adversaries. This work role integrates comprehensive all-source intelligence analysis with defensive cyber operations to preempt, identify, and mitigate cybersecurity threats in real time. Key responsibilities include strategic planning for cyber defense, conducting threat analysis, leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT), and utilizing advanced penetration testing to evaluate vulnerabilities. Professionals in this role are equipped to support mission-critical cybersecurity objectives across government and private sectors.

High-level bundle description: This bundle provides an all-encompassing learning experience tailored for cybersecurity professionals specializing in intelligence-driven cyber operations. Participants gain expertise in multiple domains, including all-source intelligence management, advanced OSINT techniques, threat intelligence, and penetration testing. The program incorporates ITI proprietary certifications alongside prestigious partner certifications to prepare learners for strategic and tactical cybersecurity challenges. By completing this bundle, candidates achieve two master designations, underscoring their applied knowledge and technical proficiency. It offers a cost-effective alternative to industry expert certifications such as the SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE), delivering robust hands-on components and requiring advanced certifications for practical application in operational environments.

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 any new courses and certifications that have been added, 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