Certified Cyber Threat Hunter (CCTH)

This course equips individuals with the skills to proactively detect, analyze, and neutralize emerging cyber threats. Participants will learn advanced threat-hunting techniques, incident response strategies, and threat intelligence analysis. The course covers essential concepts, including threat detection methodologies, attack surface analysis, and proactive defense strategies. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of hunting cyber threats in complex environments. Participants will develop the expertise to enhance organizational security, identify potential threats, and respond effectively to cyber incidents.

Audience:

  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Security analysts
  • Incident responders
  • Threat intelligence specialists
  • IT security managers
  • SOC team members

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand threat-hunting methodologies
  • Analyze and interpret threat intelligence
  • Detect and respond to cyber threats
  • Utilize threat-hunting tools effectively
  • Develop proactive defense strategies
  • Enhance organizational security posture

Course Modules:

Module 1: Threat Hunting Fundamentals

  • Introduction to cyber threat hunting
  • Threat-hunting frameworks and models
  • Key concepts and terminology
  • Role of threat hunting in cybersecurity
  • Common hunting techniques
  • Challenges in threat hunting

Module 2: Threat Intelligence Analysis

  • Understanding threat intelligence
  • Sources of threat intelligence
  • Analyzing threat data
  • Intelligence-driven threat hunting
  • Threat actor profiling
  • Sharing intelligence effectively

Module 3: Adversary Tactics and Techniques

  • Understanding attacker methodologies
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Behavioral analysis of attackers
  • Mapping attacks to frameworks
  • Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Module 4: Threat Detection and Response

  • Threat detection techniques
  • Incident response processes
  • Using SIEM for threat detection
  • Threat containment strategies
  • Forensic investigation basics
  • Threat remediation approaches

Module 5: Advanced Threat Hunting Techniques

  • Hypothesis-driven hunting
  • Data correlation and analysis
  • Machine learning in threat hunting
  • Anomaly detection techniques
  • Threat-hunting automation
  • Proactive defense mechanisms

Module 6: Reporting and Communication

  • Documenting threat-hunting findings
  • Writing effective threat reports
  • Communicating findings to stakeholders
  • Incident escalation processes
  • Threat-hunting metrics and KPIs
  • Continuous improvement strategies

Exam Domains:

  1. Cyber Threat Hunting Concepts
  2. Threat Intelligence Integration
  3. Adversary Behavior Analysis
  4. Incident Response Strategies
  5. Advanced Detection Techniques
  6. Threat-Hunting Program Development

Course Delivery:
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and project-based learning, facilitated by cybersecurity experts. Participants will have access to online resources, including readings, case studies, and tools for practical exercises.

Assessment and Certification:
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a capstone project. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate in Certified Cyber Threat Hunter (CCTH).

Question Types:

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • True/False Statements
  • Scenario-based Questions
  • Fill in the Blank Questions
  • Matching Questions
  • Short Answer Questions

Passing Criteria:
To pass the Certified Cyber Threat Hunter (CCTH) exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.

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