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The Exam
INE Security’s eEDA Blue Team certification evaluates the ability to implement and defend a properly secured infrastructure.
The Enterprise Defense Administrator certification covers topics ranging from: basic defensive engineering strategies, proper hardening of network devices and servers, vulnerability management, log gathering and analysis, and much more.
This certification exam is grounded in a hands-on approach, where candidates will be presented with a reproduction of a standard enterprise network and specific tasks to complete. In addition to the multiple-choice questions, the Enterprise Defense Administrator certification tests not only knowledge, but the ability to apply knowledge and skills in a practical lab-based environment.
Exam Objectives
The eEDA evaluates an individual’s skills across various domains and objectives, certifying their mastery and understanding.
Secure Engineering Fundamentals (12%)
- Recall fundamental defensive security terminology
- Demonstrate an understanding of long-term strategic planning and configuration of resilient security measures
Governance Risk and Compliance (24%)
- Understand the principles of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) as it applies to regulations or laws
- Identify and Quantify levels of risk and impact within an organization’s IT infrastructure
- Understand and navigate a structured change management process
- Demonstrate an understanding of industry- standard frameworks by creating acceptable cybersecurity baselines
Identity and Access Management (28%)
- Understand the various components of Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations and controls
- Demonstrate fundamental Identity and Access Management (IAM) configurations and controls
Security Administration (36%)
- Analyze various IT systems and ensure they are properly secured
- Design and build a secure IT environment per stated business requirements
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities within IT systems
- Understand various logging types, log aggregation methods, and alerts
Who It’s For
The eEDA is a certification for individuals with a basic understanding of IT infrastructures and want to learn how to defend them through defensive engineering strategies.
- Systems Administrators***
- IT Project Managers
- Information Security Officers
- Security Engineers/Analysts
- DevOps/ Software Developers
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
- Manage Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
Expiration
The eEDA certification is valid for three years from the date it is awarded.
Get eEDA Certified
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The INE Premium subscription offers the Enterprise Defense Administrator Learning Path, built for entry-level Blue Team professionals with a general understanding of defensive engineering. It prepares you to take the eEDA exam through a blend of expert-led courses and practical lab time. When you’ve completed the learning path, you’re ready for the exam!
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