Certified Insider Threat Expert – Infrastructure™ (CITE-I™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Insider Threat Professional – Infrastructure Operator™ (CITP-IO™), Certified Insider Threat Professional – User Activity Monitoring™ (CITP-UAM™), Certified Insider Threat Professional – Infrastructure Engineer™ (CITP-IE™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: CompTIA Linux Network Professional and CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (Network+ / Server+ / Linux+), CompTIA CASP+ and Microsoft Bundle, NIST SP 800-53 Controls Mastery Bundle, CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional AND CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (Security+ / Cloud+ / Network+), CCNA and HDI-SCA, CompTIA CySA+, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate, Linux+ (courses and labs only) CEH and CHFI (course and labs only), Teramind Insider Detection Course, Mastering Microsoft Sentinel. When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-17, 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 that have exams except CEH, CHFI and CCNA.

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); SEC504 – GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), SEC401 – GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); SEC503 – GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA); SEC501 – GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED); and SEC555 – GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA).

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 Certified Insider Threat Expert – Cyber™ (CITE-C™) focuses on identifying, mitigating, and managing risks associated with insider threats in cybersecurity environments. This role combines expertise in user activity monitoring, cyber analytics, and leadership to safeguard organizational assets against internal vulnerabilities. Professionals in this position implement advanced detection strategies, oversee compliance with information protection policies, and lead proactive insider threat management programs to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.

High-level bundle description: This bundle is designed for professionals specializing in insider threat detection and management, offering a comprehensive curriculum in cyber analytics, user monitoring, and advanced cybersecurity practices. Combining ITI proprietary certifications with globally recognized partner programs, participants gain hands-on experience in using cutting-edge tools and strategies to identify and mitigate insider risks. This training equips professionals with the skills to develop robust insider threat programs, ensure compliance, and enhance organizational resilience against internal cyber risks associated with insider threats.

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