PROFESSIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION
CDSP Certification
Certified Defensive Security Professional
The ultimate defensive security certification for seasoned professionals. Lead blue team programs, architect enterprise defenses, and become a strategic cybersecurity leader.
16 Hours
Professional Assessment
2 Attempts
Professional Level
200
Professional Scenarios
85%
Excellence Standard
Professional-Level Mastery
Strategic Defense Leadership
- • Enterprise defense program management
- • Strategic threat modeling and risk assessment
- • Cross-functional team leadership
- • Executive-level security communication
Defense Architecture
- • Enterprise security architecture design
- • Zero trust implementation strategies
- • Cloud security frameworks
- • Defense-in-depth methodologies
Advanced Analytics & AI
- • Machine learning for threat detection
- • Behavioral analytics and UEBA
- • Predictive security modeling
- • AI-driven defense automation
Compliance & Governance
- • Regulatory compliance frameworks
- • Risk management and assessment
- • Security governance and policy
- • Audit and assurance programs
Professional-Level Curriculum
1 Strategic Defense Program Management
30 hours- • Enterprise blue team program development and maturation
- • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- • Budget planning and resource allocation for defense operations
- • KPIs, metrics, and ROI measurement for security programs
2 Advanced Threat Intelligence & Analytics
35 hours- • Strategic, operational, and tactical threat intelligence programs
- • Advanced analytics and machine learning for threat detection
- • Threat landscape analysis and predictive modeling
- • Intelligence sharing and collaborative defense initiatives
3 Enterprise Security Architecture
25 hours- • Zero trust architecture design and implementation
- • Cloud-native security and hybrid environment protection
- • Identity and access management at enterprise scale
- • Secure DevOps and infrastructure as code
4 Crisis Management & Business Continuity
20 hours- • Enterprise-scale incident response and crisis management
- • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- • Executive communication during security incidents
- • Legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations
Executive-Level Simulation Environment
Fortune 500 Simulation
- Multi-national enterprise infrastructure
- Hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
- Advanced threat actors and APT campaigns
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
Executive Decision Scenarios
- Crisis leadership and decision-making
- Board-level security presentations
- Budget allocation and resource planning
- Strategic program development exercises
Professional-Level Assessment
Executive Assessment
16 hours comprehensive professional evaluation
Professional Scenarios
200 executive-level strategic scenarios
Professional Attempts
2 attempts for professional certification
Excellence Standard
85% professional excellence required
Year-Long Program
365 days comprehensive professional development
Professional Recognition
Elite defensive security professional certification
$1,199
Professional certification
Professional-level curriculum
Executive simulation environments
2 professional assessment attempts
Professional security certification
Executive expert mentorship
365 days access
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Elite defensive security professional!
Prerequisites
BTOS certification (required)
4+ years senior blue team leadership
Enterprise security program experience
Strategic risk management background
Career Opportunities
Chief Information Security Officer
VP of Cybersecurity
Principal Security Architect
Director of Security Operations
Executive Salary Range
$180,000 - $300,000
C-level and VP positions