Blue team & SOC analyst certification
CCD is a vendor-neutral, hands-on blue team cybersecurity training and certification program. It prepares the next generation of SOC analysts, security blue teams, threat hunters, and DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) professionals.
Become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Elevate your cyber defense capabilities with the Certified CyberDefender (CCD) certification. CCD training provides mastery of essential skills to become a SOC Analyst, with over 25 hands-on labs, readying you to address modern cyber defense challenges. This certification not only validates your skills but also distinguishes you as a competent blue team security professional capable of investigating and preventing intrusions.
What makes this SOC analyst certification different
Investigate real-life security incidents.
100% Practical Exam
The exam spans 48 hours, focusing on practical skills; simulating real-world investigations.
Earn Up to 40 CPE Credits
Qualify for up to 40 CPE credits for your GIAC/SANS, EC-Council, and (ISC)² certifications.
Student Discount
Use your university email to claim your student discount. Start learning, and begin building a successful career!
Two Exam Attempts Included
Approach the exam with confidence, as we offer two free attempts. If needed, you can purchase additional attempts.
Advance your career in security operations
Unlock your potential as a security analyst with personalized guidance and comprehensive learning materials.
400+ Lessons, Videos, and Quizzes
Dive into a wealth of learning materials. Find the learning style that suits you best.
Career Mentorship
Access our private Discord channels and connect with professionals for career guidance.
Self-Paced Learning
Study at your own pace. Enjoy the
flexibility of managing your own study schedule.
Buy Now, Start Later
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Is the CCD Blue Team Certification Right for You?
Whether you're starting out or are well-established in security operations, our training serves as your stepping stone to mastering blue team skills.
Who Will Get the Most from CCD
Cyber security analysts, SOC analysts, incident responders, threat hunters, and DFIR professionals.
Enrollment Prerequisites
A solid background in Windows and Linux, system administration, networks, and security concepts.
Personalized Manual Grading
Instructors grade submissions, focusing on your analytical abilities, not just your answers.
Supercharge Your Research Skills
Cultivate a robust analytical problem-solving and persistent mindset, equipping you to effectively tackle any challenge in a real SOC.
Hands-On Blue Team Labs
Gain the required hands-on experience to land your first cybersecurity job.Practical Skills
Learn security operations fundamentals, SIEMs, DFIR, threat hunting, and malware analysis.
Learn Security Tools
Master Velociraptor, WireShark, CyberChef, Nessus, Yara, Suricata, Zeek, FTK Imager, Sysmon, Kape, and much more.
Realistic On-the-Job Experience
Designed to mirror real-life experiences within a security operations center, enhancing your hands-on expertise.
Blue Team Certification Syllabus
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SecOps Fundamentals
Incident Response
Email Security
Evidence Collection
Disk DFIR
Memory DFIR
Threat Hunting
Malware Analysis
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