PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst
The target audience for the training
This course is particularly advantageous and intended fo r:
- Cybersecurity professionals such as incident responders and security operations centre (SOC)
- IT professionals who are involved in managing and security IT infrastructure
- Security managers and directors who are responsible for an organisation'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
What you will learn
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 organisation's information assets in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
Training program
- Duration : 5 days
Day 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
Day 2: Prepare, execute phase of threat hunting program and incident management plan
- Fundamentals of incident response and management plan
- Prepare internship
- Execute stage
Day 3: Analysis and knowledge phase of threat hunting framework
- Selection and design of measures
- Implementation of measures
- Documented information management
- Communication
- Competence and awareness
- AI operations management
Day 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
Day 5: Certification Exam
The "PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst"This exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains: Duration : 3 hours
- 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
Training objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants 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
Training prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
Examination guide
Download the exam guide
- Language : English
- Level : Fundamental
- Certification body : PECB
- Certification: Yes
- Accessibility : Yes
- Duration: 5 days
Important information:
Our courses are not registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), but they do comply with the requirements of the Répertoire Spécifique (RS).
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