The HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) is a certification that places a strong emphasis on practical experience. It evaluates candidates' expertise in security analysis, SOC (Security Operations Center) operations, and incident handling.
HTB CDSA
Those who hold the HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification will demonstrate solid technical proficiency in these areas at an intermediate level. They will possess the ability not only to detect security incidents but also to identify detection strategies that might not be immediately evident from the available data and evidence.
Moreover, certified individuals will excel in creative problem-solving, connecting disparate data and evidence, and persistently exploring various angles to assess the full extent of an incident's impact. Additionally, they will possess the skill to craft actionable security incident reports tailored to diverse audiences. This certification is a testament to a practitioner's hands-on capabilities in defensive security analysis.
Target Audience
- Entry level Security Analysts
- Entry-level SOC Analysts
- Entry-level Incident Handlers
- Entry-level Forensics Analysts
- Penetration Testers
- IT Administrators
- IT Security Personnel
Knowledge Domains
HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification evaluates the candidates’ knowledge on the following:
- SOC Processes & Methodologies
- SIEM Operations (ELK/Splunk)
- Tactical Analytics
- Log Analysis
- Threat Hunting
- Active Directory Attack Analysis
- Network Traffic Analysis (Incl. IDS/IPS)
- Malware Analysis
- DFIR Operations