Certified CyberDefender (CCD)
Certified CyberDefender (CCD) is a course and certification program offered by CyberDefenders, a cybersecurity training platform that focuses on defensive strategies.[1] The CCD certification is designed for various roles, including security operations center (SOC) analysts, threat hunters, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals, and members of blue teams.[2]
The course aims to provide participants with training on real-world threats, defense strategies, threat-hunting techniques, adversary detection, and investigating security incidents and performing forensic analysis.[2]
Course content
The CCD program is comprised of six modules, which cover topics such as:
- Security Operations Fundamentals
- Incident Response
- Threat Intelligence
- Digital Forensics
- Threat Hunting and Emulation
- Perimeter Defense (Email Security)[2]
The course incorporates various tools and technologies, such as Elastic SIEM, Nessus, Sysmon, Suricata, and Wireshark,[3] and emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through its dense course content and lab exercises.[4] Additionally, CCD provides a safe and controlled environment for users to practice and test their knowledge.[5]
Exam and certification
The CCD exam is a practical assessment that spans 48 hours and evaluates students' skills in areas including threat hunting, perimeter defense, disk forensics, memory forensics, and network forensics.[6][2] The exam is graded on a pass/fail basis, with a minimum passing score of 70%.[4][7] Upon successfully passing the exam, students receive a CCD physical coin, an electronic certificate, and a digital badge.[8][3][9]
Instructors
The CCD course is taught by experienced instructors, including Muhammad Alharmeel and Ahmed Shawky, who hold multiple certifications in both defensive and offensive domains.[2]
References
- ↑ CyberDefenders. "CyberDefenders: BlueTeam Training Platform" (in en). https://cyberdefenders.org/about/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 CyberDefenders. "Become a Certified CyberDefender: CCD Certification" (in en). https://cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-training/courses/certified-cyberdefender/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hall, Oliver (2023-03-11). "Certified CyberDefender (CCD) Certification and exam review" (in en). https://medium.com/@oliverchall/certified-cyberdefender-ccd-certification-and-exam-review-ebcc7acb18eb.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Certified CyberDefender Review" (in en). https://www.rufflabs.com/post/certified-cyberdefender-review/.
- ↑ Kathi, Suhel (2022-04-11). "Lab Walkthrough: Cyberdefenders" (in en). https://suhelkathi.medium.com/lab-walkthrough-https-cyberdefenders-org-labs-68-d3018145dd89.
- ↑ vim (2023-03-21). "CyberDefenders - L’espion" (in en). https://medium.com/@n0vic3/cyberdefenders-lespion-17a2de4eb4a7.
- ↑ "The 2020 Cyber-Espionage Report pulls seven years of data to determine threat actors, motives and actions | 2020-11-18 | Security Magazine" (in en). https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/93956-the-2020-cyber-espionage-report-pulls-seven-years-of-data-to-determine-threat-actors-motives-and-actions.
- ↑ Krzysztof (2023-03-16). "Certified CyberDefender (CCD)" (in en). https://medium.com/@krzysztof.kuzin/certified-cyberdefender-ccd-course-and-certification-exam-review-a211ee55927a.
- ↑ "Lab Report: Cyberdefenders" (in en). 2022-04-11. https://suhelkathi.medium.com/lab-report-https-cyberdefenders-org-labs-60-ef560edfe11c.
