PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA)

• Duration: 5 days

Course Overview

The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) training course equips cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, analyze, investigate, and mitigate cyber threats through structured threat analysis and proactive threat hunting.

As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, organizations need professionals who can recognize emerging threats, investigate suspicious activities, and strengthen their security operations. This five-day training course combines theoretical knowledge with practical threat-hunting exercises, covering cyber threat intelligence, threat modelling, incident response planning, threat-hunting methodologies, security monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Participants will learn how to establish and execute threat-hunting programs, formulate and validate threat hypotheses using data-driven approaches, analyze findings, and produce professional threat-hunting reports. The course also addresses incident management, cybersecurity awareness, performance measurement, and the development of a proactive security culture.

Upon successful completion of the examination and fulfilment of the applicable certification requirements, participants can apply for the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) credential.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of cyber threats, understand their characteristics, and evaluate their potential impact on organizational security.
• Explain cyber threat intelligence, threat analysis methodologies, and recognized cyber threat and attack frameworks.
• Develop incident response plans to support the effective management and mitigation of security incidents.
• Apply structured threat-hunting methodologies to proactively investigate and identify potential threats within organizational networks.
• Formulate and validate threat-hunting hypotheses using data-driven investigative approaches.
• Analyse threat-hunting findings and translate results into actionable security recommendations.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve organizational threat-hunting programs.
• Develop threat-hunting reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Establish appropriate metrics, monitoring processes, awareness initiatives, and improvement activities to strengthen cybersecurity operations.

Target Audience

This training course is intended for:

• Cybersecurity Professionals seeking to strengthen their threat analysis, threat hunting, and incident response capabilities.
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts and Incident Responders responsible for investigating suspicious activities and responding to cyber threats.
• IT Professionals involved in managing, monitoring, and securing IT infrastructure.
• Security Managers and Directors responsible for cybersecurity strategy, operational security, and organizational risk reduction.
• Penetration Testers and Ethical Hackers seeking to expand their knowledge of emerging threats and defensive security techniques.
• Risk, Compliance, and Governance Professionals involved in assessing cybersecurity risks and supporting security management requirements.
• Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals seeking to develop foundational knowledge and practical skills in cyber threat analysis.

Course Content

Day 1: Fundamentals of Cyber Threat Analysis and Threat-Hunting Frameworks

• Training Course Objectives and Structure
• Overview of Cyber Threats
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Cyber Threat and Attack Frameworks
• Threat Modelling

Day 2: Preparing and Executing Threat-Hunting Programs and Incident Management Plans

• Fundamentals of Incident Response and Incident Management Planning
• Preparation Stage of a Threat-Hunting Program
• Execution Stage of a Threat-Hunting Program

Day 3: Analysis and Knowledge Phases of the Threat-Hunting Framework

• Analysis Stage
• Knowledge Stage
• Threat-Hunting Deliverables
• Cyber Threat-Hunting Reporting

Day 4: Cybersecurity Culture, Monitoring, Measurement, and Continual Improvement

• Threat-Hunting Metrics
• Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Programs
• Monitoring and Measurement
• Continual Improvement
• Course Review and Closing Session

Day 5: Certification Examination

• Review of Key Course Concepts
• Preparation for the Certification Examination
• PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst Examination

Examination and Certification

The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst examination evaluates participants’ understanding of cyber threat analysis, threat-hunting methodologies, incident management, security controls, and continual improvement practices.

Examination duration: 3 hours

The examination covers the following competency domains:

1. Fundamental Concepts of Cyber Threat Analysis and Threat Hunting
2. Preparation and Execution of Threat-Hunting Programs and Incident Management Plans
3. Analysis and Knowledge Phases of Threat-Hunting Frameworks
4. Operational Aspects of Information Security Controls, Incident Management, and Change Management
5. Building a Cybersecurity Culture, Monitoring and Measurement, and Continual Improvement

The examination follows the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. Information regarding examination formats, available languages, and applicable examination rules is provided by PECB.

Certification Requirements

Candidates who successfully pass the examination can apply for the relevant credential, subject to fulfilling the applicable professional experience, project experience, and ethical requirements.

1. PECB Certified Provisional Cyber Threat Analyst

• Examination: PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst examination or equivalent.
• Professional Experience: No professional experience required.
• Project Experience: No project experience required.
• Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.

2. PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA)

• Examination: PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst examination or equivalent.
• Professional Experience: Five years of professional experience, including two years of work experience in threat hunting, threat analysis, and cybersecurity.
• Project Experience: 300 hours of project experience.
• Other Requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics.

A certificate is issued once the candidate fulfils all applicable requirements for the selected credential.

Course Benefits

By completing this training course, participants will be better equipped to:

• Identify Emerging Cyber Threats: Develop a structured understanding of threat intelligence, attack frameworks, and threat analysis techniques.
• Strengthen Threat-Hunting Capabilities: Apply proactive investigative approaches to identify suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Improve Incident Readiness: Develop knowledge of incident response planning and coordinated incident management.
• Make Data-Driven Security Decisions: Formulate and validate threat hypotheses and analyse findings to support effective security decisions.
• Improve Security Reporting: Produce structured threat-hunting reports that communicate findings and support remediation planning.
• Build a Proactive Security Culture: Support cybersecurity awareness, monitoring, performance measurement, and continual improvement.
• Advance Professional Development: Pursue the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential by meeting the applicable examination and certification requirements.

Training Materials and CPD Credits

• Training Materials: Participants receive more than 400 pages of comprehensive course materials, including explanatory information, practical examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• CPD Credits: Participants who attend the training course receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Examination and Certification Fees: Included in the training course price.
• Examination Retake: Candidates who fail the examination can retake it free of charge within 12 months following their initial attempt, subject to the applicable PECB rules.

Prerequisites

No specific mandatory prerequisites are stated in the supplied course information. However, a basic understanding of cybersecurity, networking, information security controls, or IT operations would be beneficial for participants undertaking the practical threat-hunting activities.

Certification Body

PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)

PECB provides professional training, examination, and certification services across cybersecurity, information security, governance, risk, and compliance disciplines.