Certified Cyber Exercise Assessor

Become a Certified Cyber Exercise Assessor (CCEA)

Position yourself as a trusted cyber exercise expert.

Learn from the Industry’s Best

The Erudio Certified Cyber Exercise Assessor (CCEA) certification is designed for professionals who want to lead and elevate cyber training efforts within their organization or across the industry. Whether you're part of a government agency, military unit, critical infrastructure provider, or enterprise security team, this certification equips you with the tools, methods, and confidence to assess and improve cybersecurity exercises with precision and purpose. Don’t just go through the motions—ensure your exercises deliver measurable outcomes, reveal critical gaps, and drive mission-focused improvements.

The CCEA program was developed by Erudio Corp’s elite team of cyber exercise experts with over 40 years of combined experience. Our instructors have led more than 50 capstone-level exercises for the U.S. military and federal agencies, and include award-winning professionals—among them, the author of the definitive guidebook on cyber exercise assessment. Through our practical, scenario-driven approach, you’ll learn not just the theory, but the application of exercise assessment in high-pressure, real-world environments.

Master the Core Competencies of Effective Cyber Exercises

The CCEA program delivers hands-on training across six essential domains:

  • Cyber Exercise Fundamentals

    Understand the purpose, structure, and lifecycle of professional cybersecurity exercises

  • MSEL Development

    Build high-impact injects and timed events that drive participant decision-making and response

  • METL Development

    Align exercises with Mission Essential Task Lists to ensure training objectives match operational goals

  • Exercise Assessment Plans

    Create structured plans that guide evaluators and enable consistent, actionable feedback

  • Cyber Exercise Tools

    Get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and platforms used during exercise execution

  • Feedback and Reporting

    Learn how to collect, analyze, and present findings in a way that supports leadership decisions and continuous improvement

With CCEA certification, you'll not only gain deep knowledge of each of these areas—you'll also be able to immediately apply your skills in real-world scenarios.

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