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ACAMS · professional
CACSExcida IEC 62443 Certified Automation Cybersecurity Specialist
Excida IEC 62443 Certified Automation Cybersecurity Specialist
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› Cost
Exam fee
CACS$1,395
Exam fee
$1,395
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CACS$1,395
3-year cost of ownership
$1,395
› Exam mechanics
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› Salary signal (US base)
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CACSGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A14OT/ICS Security
CACS● core
A14OT/ICS Security
● core
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