Cyber Threat Analyst
The CCTA training course equips participants with the necessary expertise and skills required to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. Through a systematic and effective approach, attendees will acquire the ability to support an organization in developing and implementing a comprehensive threat hunting program.
Price 1799 eur + VAT
Self-study and e-learning 1499 eur + VAT
Certification and examination fees
are included in the price of the training course.
Participants will be provided
with 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.
In case candidates fail the exam
they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free. This applies only to the candidates who have attended the training course.
The CCTA training course equips participants with the necessary expertise and skills required to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats. Through a systematic and effective approach, attendees will acquire the ability to support an organization in developing and implementing a comprehensive threat hunting program.
Why Should You Attend?
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 can Attend?
- 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
- 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
- The training course incorporates interactive elements, such as multiple-choice quizzes and exercises
- Participants are strongly encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions and the completion of quizzes and exercises.
- Practical exercises and hands-on labs designed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge gained and provide opportunities for role-playing and collaborative discourses
- The quizzes are designed in a manner that closely resembles the format of the certification exam
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
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:
- Fundamental concepts of cyber threat analyst and threat hunting
- Preparation and execution phase of threat hunting programs and incident management plans
- Analysis and knowledge phase of threat hunting frameworks
- Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management
- Building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement
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:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | CTHMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst | PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst exam | Two years of threat hunting, threat analysis, and cybersecurity experience | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics and the PECB CLEH Code of Conduct |
For additional information, please contact us at cyber@kpmg.ee, or visit www.pecb.com
Day 1
Fundamentals of cyber threat analysis and threat hunting frameworksDay 2
Prepare, execute phase of threat hunting program and incident management planDay 3
Analyze and knowledge phase of threat hunting frameworkDay 4
Building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvementDay 5
Certification examTurn threats into opportunities
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