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DRI InternationalDCA
› Cost
Exam fee
DCA$800
Exam fee
$800
Annual maintenance fee
DCA—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
DCA$800
3-year cost of ownership
$800
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Study time
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Validity
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
DCA—
Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Range
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Median
DCA—
Median
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Premium %
DCA—
Premium %
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Role context
DCA—
Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
DCA—
Schema quality
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Practice evidence
DCA—
Practice evidence
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Maintenance
DCA—
Maintenance
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Market recognition
DCA—
Market recognition
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Average
DCA—
Average
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
DCAGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
DCA—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
DCA—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
DCA—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
DCA—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
DCA● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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