PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA)

The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to identify, analyse, and respond to cyber threats using globally recognized methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, the Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, the Pyramid of Pain, and PECB’s own threat hunting framework.

Through interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and scenario-based exercises, participants will develop practical skills in threat intelligence, threat modelling, risk assessment, and advanced threat hunting.

Learners will work with industry-standard tools like MISP, Virus Total, Splunk, and Wireshark to investigate indicators of compromise, analyse malware, and perform network forensics.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture, proactively hunt for threats, and mitigate risks in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

In just 3 days, you’ll also learn to:

• Identify various types of cyber threats, understand their characteristics, and analyse their potential impact on organizational security
• Establish robust incident response plans to effectively manage and mitigate security breaches and cyberattacks
• Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques and tools to proactively search for and identify security threats within an organization’s network
• Formulate and validate threat hunting hypothesis using data-driven approaches and identify potential threats by leveraging
• Design, implement, and continuously improve threat hunting programs within organizations

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the PECB exam and achieve your PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review method, you’ll get certified faster than traditional training. You will also earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility.

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Cybersecurity professionals such as incident responders and security operations center (SOC)
• IT professionals who are involved in managing and security IT infrastructure
• Security managers and directors who are responsible for an organization’s security strategy
• Professionals involved in penetration testing and ethical hacking in order to gain insights into the latest threats and defensive techniques
• Individuals responsible for risk management, compliance, and governance
• Aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to gain foundational knowledge and skills in threat analysis

• Orientation
• Training course objectives and structure
• Cyber threat overview
• Cyber threat intelligence
• Cybersecurity framework
• Threat modelling
• Assurance program
• Define hypothesis
• Scope definition
• Risk assessment
• Plan investigation
• Select data sources
• Hunt metrics
• Hunt deliverables
• Analyse data
• Anomaly identification
• Threat mitigation strategies
• Turning hunts into automatic deliverables
• Closing of the training course

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) examination, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Format: Technical Exam
• Number of Questions: 20
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of cyber threat analyst and threat hunting
• Domain 2: Preparation and execution phase of threat hunting programs and incident management plans
• Domain 3: Analysis and knowledge phase of threat hunting frameworks
• Domain 4: Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management
• Domain 5: Building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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