Certified Insider Threat Expert – Operations™ (CITE-O™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

ITI Certifications in bundle: Certified Insider Threat Professional – Program Manager™ (CITP-PM™), Certified Insider Threat Professional – Cyber Lead (CITP-CL) and Certified Insider Threat Professional – Hub Chief™ (CITP-HC™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: CompTIA Cloud+, CASP+ and PenTest+ and EC-Council CEH (courses and labs only), and CHFI (courses and labs only), CompTIA Security+, Project+, PMP, NIST SP 800-53 Controls Mastery Bundle and HDI-SCL, CompTIA CySA+, CISSP and CISM bundle, and CTI PMI-RMP. This bundle also meets the requirements for the CompTIA Security Analytics Expert and CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert designations. In addition, students must take the Teramind Insider Detection Course. Exams are provided for all courses that have exams except CEH, CHFI, CISSP, CISM, PMP and PMI-RMP.

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: LDR512 – GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC); LDR514 – GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT); SEC566 – GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC); LDR551 – GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM); LDR414 – GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP); and SEC501 – GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED).

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 – Operations™ (CITE-O™) is our leadership specialty for the expert track and focuses on managing and executing insider threat operations to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate risks. This role integrates operational management, program leadership, and centralized oversight to detect, deter, and respond to insider threats. Professionals in this role are skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing security policies, and utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to ensure the successful operation of insider threat programs across complex environments.

High-level bundle description: This bundle is tailored for professionals responsible for the operational aspects of insider threat management. It combines ITI proprietary certifications with globally recognized training to provide expertise in program management, operational leadership, and insider threat detection. Participants gain hands-on experience with tools, frameworks, and policies that enable them to identify and neutralize insider risks effectively. This comprehensive program equips professionals with the skills to lead insider threat initiatives, coordinate operational responses, and protect critical organizational resources in dynamic 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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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