Critical Infrastructure Certified Expert™ (CICE™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Control Systems Security Specialist™ (CCSSS™), Certified Infrastructure Support Specialist™ (CISS™), Certified System Testing and Evaluation Specialist™ (CSTES™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (Security+ / CySA+) and Secure Cloud Professional (Security+ / Cloud+), PECB SCADA Security Manager, ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity (EC-Council), EC-Council AI Mastery: Securing ICS/SCADA and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Bundle, Certified Network Defender – EC-Council CND and CEH Blended Bundle, CISSP-ISSEP (FedVTE (now CISA Learning)), CTI Linux+ (course and lab only) and CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (Security+ / PenTest+), CCSP, CISA, CTI Software Testing Fundamentals. This bundle also meets the requirements for the CompTIA Security Analytics Expert and CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert designations. When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-16, the EC-Council Applied Secure Smart City, Cybersecurity for Telecommunications, Cybersecurity for FinTech, and Industrial Cybersecurity: Healthcare courses are included. Exams are provided for all courses that have exams except CCSP, CISA, CISSP-ISSEP and Linux+.

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: SEC460 – GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA); : SEC401 – GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); SEC450 – GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC); SEC501 – GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED); ICS410 – Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP); and ICS515 – GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)

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, unless otherwise noted as live online.

Master Designation Requirement: Two (included in price)

Combined Work Role Description: The Critical Infrastructure Certified Expert™ (CICE™) is responsible for protecting and supporting critical infrastructure systems, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and other essential infrastructure components. This role involves expertise in control systems security, infrastructure support, and rigorous system testing and evaluation to ensure operational continuity and resilience against cyber threats. Professionals in this position apply advanced cybersecurity principles and frameworks to secure critical infrastructure environments and manage emerging risks in diverse sectors, such as healthcare, telecommunications, and smart cities.

High-level bundle description: This bundle is designed for professionals specializing in securing and supporting critical infrastructure systems. Combining ITI proprietary certifications with industry-leading partner programs, it provides a robust curriculum in ICS/SCADA and other critical infrastructure security, infrastructure support, and system evaluation. Participants gain hands-on experience in securing industrial environments, testing system vulnerabilities, and implementing advanced cybersecurity strategies. The training prepares candidates to lead efforts in safeguarding critical infrastructure against evolving threats, ensuring operational safety and national security.

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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See each of the course descriptions for how to access the material and exam information.

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