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Certified Expert Security Administrator (CEAD)®

Home Cyber Certified Experts (CCE)® Program Upcoming Certifications Certified Expert Security Administrator (CEAD)®
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Disclaimer
Each certification is mapped to the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF). The Framework organizes cybersecurity into seven high-level Categories, each comprised of several specialty areas, work roles, knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks. These seven high-level Categories are aligned directly to the CCE® Program’s certification Concentration Areas. Candidates often prepare for an exam by using a variety of resources that familiarize them with the authoritative sources and the exam’s concentration area.

Third-party products and services, including course instructors have helped many candidates to close knowledge and skill gaps. Lunarline does not endorse any particular provider and encourages candidates to use a variety of tools and resources that will enhance their understanding of relevant principles and the exam’s concentration area.

Certification Description

Successful completion of this exam will demonstrate a candidates ​ability to carefully plan and address the security aspects of the deployment of various Server types, such as a Linux-based Server or a Windows-based Server. The candidate will be able to implement appropriate security management practices and controls when maintaining and operating a secure Server. They will demonstrate their knowledge of how the various Server operating systems are deployed, configured, and managed to meet the security requirements of an organization. They will also be able to demonstrate the process of maintaining the security of the various Server types to ensure continued security.​​
Authoritative Sources
  1. NIST SP 800-123 – Guide to General Server Security
  2. DISA Linux Operating Systems STIGs​
Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 5 Years relevant experience in security administration of various workstations and/or servers in order to obtain the expert level credential.  The associate level credential will be awarded to those who pass the exam, but do not have the required experience.  The credential can be elevated to expert level upon attaining the required experience.  Simply email [email protected] to start the experience verification process.

Mapping to the NICE Framework

NICE Work Role Name:

Information Systems Security Developer

NICE Framework Category
CCE® Concentration Area:
Securely Provision (SP)
NICE Specialty Area:
Systems Development (SYS)
NICE Work Role ID:
SP-SYS-001
OPM Code | DCWF Code:
631
NICE Work Role Description:

Analyzes data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations.

Lunarline Training Courses:
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Disclaimer
Independence: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and Certification Program are independent from one another. Although they may target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources, certification exams are not based on any SCS training. Taking SCS training is NOT required and Lunarline does not guarantee that an individual will pass nor have any advantage based on participation with SCS training. The following training offerings are intended to show linkage only to the same NICE category, and not linkage to the certification or exam content.

Continuing Education: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and other third-party vendors offer activities, products and services across the country that qualify as Professional Development Credits (PDCs) that target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources as our certifications. We encourage candidates to use a variety of tools and resources that will enhance their understanding of relevant principles and reflect their learning styles and needs.  ​

  1. Common Controls Provider (SP062-WBT)
  2. Cybersecurity Enterprise Engineering and Architecture (SP151)
  3. Cybersecurity Enterprise Engineering and Architecture - SP (SP151-SP)
  4. Information Systems Security Developer (SP102-RBT)
  5. Python for Cybersecurity Professionals (SP104)
  6. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - In-Depth (SP101-3)
  7. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - In-Depth - SP (SP101-3-SP)
  8. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - Intensive (SP101-4)
  9. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - Intensive - SP (SP101-4-SP)
  10. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - Overview (SP101-1)
  11. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD & Intelligence Communities - Overview - SP (SP101-1-SP)
  12. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems - In-Depth (SP102-3)
  13. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems - In-Depth - SP (PR102-3-SP)
  14. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems - Intensive (PR102-4)
  15. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems - Intensive - SP (PR102-4-SP)
  16. Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems - Overview (SP102-1)
  17. Risk Management Framework for Federal Systems Overview - SP (SP102-1-SP)
  18. RMF for Medical Devices (SP222)
  19. RMF for NASA (PR102-NASA)
  20. RMF for SAPCOs (SP225)
  21. RMF Rev5 Process Change - WBT (SP001-WBT)
  22. Securing Coding - Intersystems (SP250)
  23. Securing Web Apps, Applications, and Servers (SP143)
  24. Software Assurance Fundamentals (SP107)
  25. Software Assurance Overview - Intersystem - WBT (SP001-WBT)

NICE Work Role Name:

Systems Developer

NICE Framework Category
CCE® Concentration Area:
Securely Provision (SP)
NICE Specialty Area:
Systems Development (SYS)
NICE Work Role ID:
SP-SYS-002
OPM Code | DCWF Code:
632
NICE Work Role Description:

Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development life cycle.

Lunarline Training Courses:
*Read our disclaimer
Disclaimer
Independence: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and Certification Program are independent from one another. Although they may target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources, certification exams are not based on any SCS training. Taking SCS training is NOT required and Lunarline does not guarantee that an individual will pass nor have any advantage based on participation with SCS training. The following training offerings are intended to show linkage only to the same NICE category, and not linkage to the certification or exam content.

Continuing Education: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and other third-party vendors offer activities, products and services across the country that qualify as Professional Development Credits (PDCs) that target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources as our certifications. We encourage candidates to use a variety of tools and resources that will enhance their understanding of relevant principles and reflect their learning styles and needs.  ​

  1. Cybersecurity Enterprise Engineering and Architecture (SP151)
  2. Cybersecurity Enterprise Engineering and Architecture - SP (SP151-SP)
  3. Securing Coding - Intersystems (SP250)
  4. Systems Developer (SP103-RBT)

NICE Work Role Name:

System Administrator

NICE Framework Category
CCE® Concentration Area:
Operate and Maintain (OM)
NICE Specialty Area:
Systems Administration (ADM)
NICE Work Role ID:
OM-ADM-001
OPM Code | DCWF Code:
451
NICE Work Role Description:

Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system (e.g. for example, installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures).

Lunarline Training Courses:
*Read our disclaimer
Disclaimer
Independence: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and Certification Program are independent from one another. Although they may target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources, certification exams are not based on any SCS training. Taking SCS training is NOT required and Lunarline does not guarantee that an individual will pass nor have any advantage based on participation with SCS training. The following training offerings are intended to show linkage only to the same NICE category, and not linkage to the certification or exam content.

Continuing Education: The Lunarline SCS Training Program and other third-party vendors offer activities, products and services across the country that qualify as Professional Development Credits (PDCs) that target the same NICE category, specialty area, work role, and/or authoritative sources as our certifications. We encourage candidates to use a variety of tools and resources that will enhance their understanding of relevant principles and reflect their learning styles and needs.  ​

  1. Implementing and Securing Your Virtual Environment (OM112)
  2. Implementing and Securing Your Virtual Environment - WBT (OM012-WBT)
  3. Securing Wireless Networks (OM210)
  4. System Administration and Development (OM267)
  5. System Administrator (OM201-RBT)
  6. Windows System Security Auditing (OM208)
  7. Windows System Security Auditing - SP (OM208-SP)
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