PECB CCTAPECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst
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What is PECB CCTA?
The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst certifies holders for threat hunting, threat intelligence, and proactive threat analysis. The five-day training covers threat hunting frameworks, preparation and execution of hunting programs, analysis methods, security control aspects, and cybersecurity culture and awards 31 CPD credits. The exam is an open-book test with multiple-choice and scenario questions across five domains, exam fee included in the training price. Full tier requires two years of professional experience in threat hunting or threat analysis, the scheme is positioned as a practitioner tier between Foundation and Lead. In the DACH market it is an ISO-accredited alternative to GIAC GCTI and EC-Council CTIA, with advantages for buyers requiring ISO/IEC 17024 personal certification accreditation.
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Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite to sit the exam (a basic understanding of cybersecurity is recommended). The certification requires 2 years of experience in threat hunting, threat analysis and cybersecurity; no project hours required. Plus signing the PECB Code of Ethics and the CLEH Code of Conduct.
Exam format
Open-book exam with multiple-choice and scenario questions across five domains (threat hunting fundamentals, preparation and execution, analysis and knowledge phase, operational aspects of security controls, cybersecurity culture and continuous improvement), exam fee included in the training price.
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