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TRAINING DURACTION: 2 WEEKS

CERTIFICATION TEST: 100% LIVE LAB SIMULATION 

TEST DURATION: 15 HOURS OVER 3 DAYS

The OTSEC CYBER DEFENSE EXPERT CERTIFICATION (CDEC) - certification course is an industry leader course aligned with the CYBER DEFENSE CENTER OTSEC certifications’ progressive structure from Cyber Defense Associate to Expert. This training is crucial to develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed to protect critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. 

This certification course is intended for the following audiences:

1) CDPC - Cyber Defense Professional Certification; or

2) Professionals responsible for the security of ICS/OT environments with a minimum of 7 years of experience within the energy sector (cyber security engineers/leaders, system operators, system architects, and engineers); and

3) Mission minded industry professionals seeking to demonstrate mastery of advanced ICS/OT cybersecurity skills and knowledge to protect industrial control systems from cybersecurity threats.

This course includes the following objectives:

Course Objectives for the CYBER DEFENSE EXPERT CERTIFICATION (CDEC) Certification Coming Soon. This is a 2 week course with a 3 day simulation lab. 

To be released on August 1, 2024. Stay tuned. 

Expert Training goes beyond the Professional course and includes:

1. Live Lab Training and Simulations: Cyber Defense Expert Certification candidates complete most of their specialized training in a live lab with offensive and defensive simulations that are ONLY offered as part of this unique Cyber Defense Expert Certification track.