What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course. 
• Participants will receive the training course material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes. 
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• If candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, the need for skilled professionals to effectively identify and mitigate cyber threats is more critical than ever. By attending the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) training course, participants will be taking a significant step toward enhancing their cybersecurity expertise. This course is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge required to stay ahead of emerging threats and protect organization's valuable assets.

Besides the theoretical part, this training course includes hands-on practical labs focused on threat hunting, which allows participants to not only understand the latest threat analysis techniques, but also know how to implement them effectively. Furthermore, attaining the CCTA certification demonstrates an individual’s commitment to professional development and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in cybersecurity. This industry-recognized certification will enhance credibility and career prospects, making everyone who attends a valuable asset to any organization.

The attainment of PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) certificate signifies that an individual has acquired the essential expertise and knowledge to proficiently identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. This certification demonstrates the individual’s ability to implement advanced threat hunting techniques and establish streamlined processes that enhance an organization's security posture.

By becoming a certified CTA, professionals validate their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity, ensuring they are well-equipped to safeguard their organization’s information assets in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Cybersecurity professionals such as incident responders and security operations center (SOC)
• IT professionals who are involved in managing and security IT infrastructure
• Security managers and directors who are responsible for an organization’s security strategy
• Professionals involved in penetration testing and ethical hacking in order to gain insights into the latest threats and defensive techniques
• Individuals responsible for risk management, compliance, and governance
• Aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to gain foundational knowledge and skills in threat analysis

Training course structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of cyber threat analysis and threat hunting frameworks

• Training course objectives and structure
• Cyber threats overview
• Cyber threat intelligence
• Cyber threat and attack frameworks
• Threat modeling

Module 2: Prepare, execute phase of threat hunting program and incident management plan

• Fundamentals of incident response and management plan
• Prepare stage
• Execute stage

Module 3: Analyze and knowledge phase of threat hunting framework

• Analyze stage
• Knowledge stage
• Threat hunting deliverables
• Cyber threat hunt reporting

Module 4: Building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement

• Threat hunting metrics
• Awareness and training programs
• Monitoring and measurement
• Continual improvement
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

After completing this training course, you will be able to:

• Identify various types of cyber threats, understand their characteristics, and analyze their potential impact on organizational security
• Establish robust incident response plans to effectively manage and mitigate security breaches and cyberattacks
• Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques and tools to proactively search for and identify security threats within an organization’s network
• Formulate and validate threat hunting hypothesis using data-driven approaches and identify potential threats by leveraging 
• Design, implement, and continuously improve threat hunting programs within organizations

Examination

The “PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of cyber threat analyst and threat hunting 
• Domain 2: Preparation and execution phase of threat hunting programs and incident management plans
• Domain 3: Analysis and knowledge phase of threat hunting frameworks
• Domain 4: Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management
• Domain 5: Building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

The requirements for PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst certifications are as follows:

Note: For more information about PECB certifications and the PECB Certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

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