Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Defense)™ (DCOE-CD™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

Course Overview

Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Defense)™ (DCOE-CD™) and Applied Master Micro Degree

ITI Certifications and micro degrees in bundle: Certified Cyber Defense Analyst™ (CCDA™), Certified Cyber Forensics Analyst™ (CCFA™), Certified Cyber Defense Incident Responder™ (CCDIR™)

Partner Certifications and/or Courses in bundle: EC-Council ECIH, CSA, CTIA, and CEH and CHFI (course and lab only), CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (Security+ / PenTest+), Security Analytics Professional (Security+ / CySA+), and Secure Cloud Professional (Security+ / Cloud+) and PECB Forensic Examiner. When purchasing this bundle as the Expert bundle under ITI SKU: Exp-1, the 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 that have exams except CEH and CHFI.

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: SEC401 – GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); SEC450 – GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC); SEC504 – GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH); FOR578 – GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)); SEC503 – GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA); 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 DCWF/NICE Work Role Description: The Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Defense)™ (DCOE-CD™) encompasses a multidimensional expertise critical to modern cybersecurity challenges. Graduates of this program are prepared to excel in roles requiring advanced threat detection, forensic investigation, and incident response. This comprehensive role integrates the skills to anticipate and neutralize cybersecurity threats, coordinate effective response strategies, and lead teams in maintaining mission-critical system integrity and resilience.

High-level bundle description: The Defensive Cyber Operations Expert – Cyber (Defense)™ (DCOE-CD™) and Applied Master Micro Degree Bundle provides an immersive and rigorous learning experience designed to prepare students for the complexities of today’s cyber defense landscape. This all-encompassing program combines advanced certifications, applied micro degrees, and extensive hands-on training in areas such as cyber defense, incident response, forensic analysis, and secure cloud architecture. Graduates will develop not only the technical skills but also the operational understanding necessary to protect and defend critical systems against evolving threats. With the added distinction of earning two master designations through mission-focused evaluations, this bundle equips learners to excel in high-stakes 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 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