Launching HTB CDSA: Certified Defensive Security Analyst.

We are officially expanding to a wider audience, becoming an all-in-one solution for any security enthusiast or professional. HTB CDSA is here to set a new standard on how individuals and organizations approach threats with the goal of making humans the strongest link in cybersecurity.

The HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (aka HTB CDSA) is a highly hands-on certification that assesses candidates on multiple domains, techniques, and concepts of defensive security. HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA) certification holders will possess technical competency in the security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling domains at an intermediate level.

Students will be able to access the Certified Defensive Security Analyst exam upon completing the SOC Analyst job-role path on HTB Academy. While studying through the path, students will have the opportunity to investigate simulated security incidents, analyze attacks, and deliver tasks that are essential in the current job market landscape on the following domains:

• SOC Processes & Methodologies
• SIEM Operations & Tactical Analysis
• Log Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Active Directory Attack Analysis
• Network Traffic Analysis
• Malware Analysis
• DFIR Operations

Defensive security for enterprises.

The average cost of an attack is about $2.5M. At the same time, companies find it challenging to source and retain talented security professionals. This shortage leads to increased workloads and burnout among existing team members.

HTB CDSA provides threat-informed and market-connected courses, with an exam designed to confirm the skills acquired through a practical on-the-job assessment and continuous evaluation. Get in touch with our team to know more.