PECB CourseTechnical CybersecurityAdvancedCertified Cyber Threat Analyst
Develop expertise in cyber threat analysis and threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and industry tools.
Course Description
The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) training course plays a vital role in building digital trust by equipping professionals with advanced skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating emerging 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. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats using methodologies including MITRE ATT&CK, the Diamond Model, and the Pyramid of Pain. Participants engage in interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and scenario-based exercises with industry tools like MISP, VirusTotal, Splunk, and Wireshark. Besides the theoretical part, this training course includes hands-on practical labs focused on threat hunting. The practical exercises and labs are designed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge gained and provide opportunities for role-playing and collaborative discussions.
Who Should Attend
- Cybersecurity professionals such as incident responders and SOC staff
- IT professionals involved in managing and securing IT infrastructure
- Security managers and directors
- Penetration testers and ethical hackers seeking insights into threats and defensive techniques
- Risk management, compliance, and governance professionals
- Aspiring cybersecurity professionals
Learning Objectives
- 1Identify various cyber threats, understand their characteristics, and analyze potential organizational impact
- 2Establish robust incident response plans to manage and mitigate security breaches
- 3Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques and tools for proactive threat identification
- 4Formulate and validate threat hunting hypotheses using data-driven approaches
- 5Design, implement, and continuously improve threat hunting programs
- 6Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat analysis and detection
Prerequisites
- Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts
Course Modules
Day 1: Fundamentals of Cyber Threat Analysis and Threat Hunting Frameworks
Cyber threat overview and intelligence, cybersecurity frameworks and threat modeling, introduction to threat hunting concepts and frameworks.
Day 2: Prepare and Execute Phases of Threat Hunting Program
Preparation phase of threat hunting, risk assessment and hypothesis definition, data source selection, anomaly identification, and incident management planning.
Day 3: Analyze and Knowledge Phases of Threat Hunting Framework
Analysis of threat data, knowledge phase of threat hunting, threat mitigation strategies, and automation of hunt deliverables.
Day 4: Building a Cybersecurity Culture, Monitoring, and Continual Improvement
Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management and change management, building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Review session and the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) technical certification examination.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Technical exam (20 questions), open book, available online only
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA)
Issued by PECB
Digital Badge & Verification
Verified via Credly
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