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SECOPDSO CDE
› Cost
Exam fee
PDSO CDE$295
Exam fee
$295
Annual maintenance fee
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Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
PDSO CDE$295
3-year cost of ownership
$295
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Pass mark
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Retake policy
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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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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Range
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Median
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Median
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Premium %
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
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Schema quality
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Practice evidence
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Practice evidence
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
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Market recognition
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Market recognition
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Average
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Average
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
PDSO CDEGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
PDSO CDE—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
PDSO CDE—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
PDSO CDE● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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