> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cybrhawksoc.gitbook.io/cybrhawk-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cybrhawksoc.gitbook.io/cybrhawk-docs/certification/cybrhawk-technical-training-and-certification-program.md). # CybrHawk Technical Training and Certification Program ### Overview The CybrHawk Technical Training & Certification Program develops cybersecurity professionals for modern enterprise and government-grade environments. The program provides a structured pathway from foundational SOC operations to advanced cyber defense expertise. It uses real-world attack simulations, XDR operations, threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident response workflows. Each certification validates hands-on operational skills across the CybrHawk ecosystem, including: * XDR and SIEM operations * Threat intelligence and IOC analysis * Security monitoring and detection engineering * Threat hunting and adversary tactics * Incident response and digital forensics * MITRE ATT\&CK framework mapping * Cloud and hybrid security monitoring * Malware and ransomware investigation * Enterprise security operations *** ### Certification framework | Level | Certification | Focus area | | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | | Level 1 | **CybrHawk Certified SOC Analyst (CCSA)** | Security Monitoring and SOC Operations | | Level 2 | **CybrHawk Certified XDR Engineer (CCXE)** | XDR Engineering and Security Integration | | Level 3 | **CybrHawk Certified Threat Hunter (CCTH)** | Advanced Threat Hunting and Adversary Detection | | Level 4 | **CybrHawk Certified Incident Responder (CCIR)** | Incident Response and Digital Forensics | | Expert | **CybrHawk Elite Cyber Defense Expert (CECDE)** | Enterprise and Government-Grade Cyber Defense Mastery | *** ### Level 1 #### CybrHawk Certified SOC Analyst (CCSA) **Certification objective** The CCSA certification confirms the essential expertise needed to function in a Security Operations Center using CybrHawk SIEM, XDR, threat intelligence, and security monitoring tools. **Target audience** * Entry-level SOC analysts * IT security administrators * MSP and MSSP security teams * Security monitoring personnel * Helpdesk and IT operations staff moving into cybersecurity **Skills covered** * SIEM fundamentals * XDR fundamentals * Alert triage and escalation * Log analysis and correlation * IOC identification * Threat intelligence basics * MITRE ATT\&CK fundamentals * Security incident classification * Dashboard and reporting operations * Email security and phishing analysis * Endpoint monitoring basics **Hands-on labs** * Security alert investigation * Brute force attack detection * Suspicious login analysis * Phishing email investigation * Endpoint threat detection * IOC correlation exercises * Basic threat intelligence review **Certification exam** * Multiple choice assessment * Practical SOC investigation scenarios * Real-time alert analysis **Recommended experience** * Basic IT knowledge * Networking fundamentals * Windows and Linux basics *** ### Level 2 #### CybrHawk Certified XDR Engineer (CCXE) **Certification objective** The CCXE certification validates advanced engineering and operational capabilities required to deploy, manage, integrate, and optimize enterprise XDR environments. **Target audience** * SOC engineers * Security engineers * XDR administrators * MSP and MSSP technical teams * Enterprise security operations personnel **Skills covered** * XDR architecture and deployment * Endpoint security engineering * SIEM integration and log onboarding * API integrations * Cloud security monitoring * Microsoft 365 and Azure monitoring * Firewall and network security integration * Threat detection rule creation * Security automation * Alert tuning and optimization * Security data correlation * Multi-tenant security operations **Hands-on labs** * XDR agent deployment * SIEM data source integration * Microsoft 365 security monitoring * Firewall log integration * Threat detection rule engineering * Automated response configuration * Security dashboard customization **Certification exam** * Practical engineering labs * Security architecture scenarios * Configuration and troubleshooting exercises **Recommended experience** * SOC operations experience * Networking and security fundamentals * Basic SIEM knowledge *** ### Level 3 #### CybrHawk Certified Threat Hunter (CCTH) **Certification objective** The CCTH certification validates advanced, proactive threat-hunting capabilities across enterprise, hybrid, and cloud environments. **Target audience** * Threat hunters * Advanced SOC analysts * Detection engineers * Cyber defense teams * Government security operations personnel **Skills covered** * Threat hunting methodologies * MITRE ATT\&CK mapping * Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) * Behavioral analytics * Lateral movement detection * Insider threat detection * Threat intelligence correlation * Advanced IOC analysis * Ransomware detection techniques * Living-off-the-land (LOLBins) detection * Persistence mechanism identification * Cloud threat hunting **Hands-on labs** * Advanced threat hunting scenarios * Ransomware simulation detection * Lateral movement analysis * PowerShell attack investigation * Command and control (C2) detection * Credential abuse analysis * Insider threat scenarios **Certification exam** * Advanced threat hunting simulations * Live investigation exercises * ATT\&CK mapping assessments **Recommended experience** * Prior SOC experience * XDR engineering knowledge * Understanding of threat intelligence concepts *** ### Level 4 #### CybrHawk Certified Incident Responder (CCIR) **Certification objective** The CCIR certification validates the ability to detect, contain, investigate, remediate, and recover from enterprise cyber incidents. **Target audience** * Incident responders * DFIR teams * Security consultants * SOC leads * Cyber crisis management teams **Skills covered** * Incident response lifecycle * Digital forensics fundamentals * Malware investigation * Memory and artifact analysis * Ransomware incident handling * Evidence preservation * Root cause analysis * Threat containment strategies * Security breach investigation * Regulatory and compliance considerations * Executive incident reporting * Post-incident recovery **Hands-on labs** * Live incident response exercises * Malware investigation labs * Ransomware response simulations * Endpoint forensics * Evidence collection procedures * Phishing breach investigations * Active threat containment **Certification exam** * Incident response simulations * DFIR practical labs * Crisis management exercises **Recommended experience** * Threat hunting or SOC experience * Strong security operations background * Familiarity with Windows and Linux security *** ### Expert level #### CybrHawk Elite Cyber Defense Expert (CECDE) **Certification objective** The CECDE certification is the highest-level CybrHawk cyber defense credential. It is designed for elite security professionals operating enterprise, critical infrastructure, military, or government-grade cyber defense programs. **Target audience** * SOC directors * Security architects * Cyber defense leaders * Government security teams * Critical infrastructure operators * Advanced DFIR specialists * National security cyber teams **Skills covered** * Enterprise cyber defense strategy * Advanced adversary simulation * Security operations architecture * Red team vs blue team operations * Nation-state threat detection * Critical infrastructure defense * Threat intelligence operations * Advanced DFIR operations * Zero trust security operations * Cyber warfare scenarios * SOC maturity and optimization * Security automation and orchestration * Executive-level cyber risk management **Advanced practical labs** * Full enterprise attack simulations * Multi-stage adversary detection * Nation-state threat emulation * Critical infrastructure defense exercises * Hybrid cloud incident response * Advanced threat correlation * Executive crisis response simulations **Certification requirements** * Successful completion of prior certification levels * Advanced practical examination * Multi-day cyber defense assessment * Peer and technical review *** ### Program details #### Training delivery options CybrHawk training programs can be delivered through: * Instructor-led training (ILT) * Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) * Onsite enterprise training * Government and critical infrastructure workshops * Hands-on SOC lab environments * Cyber range exercises * Custom enterprise training programs #### Certification validity All CybrHawk certifications are valid for: * 2 years standard validity * Annual continuing education recommended * Advanced upgrade paths available #### Enterprise benefits Organizations using CybrHawk-certified professionals benefit from: * Faster incident response * Improved SOC efficiency * Reduced detection and response time * Enhanced threat visibility * Better compliance readiness * Improved security operations maturity * Advanced threat detection capabilities #### Why CybrHawk certifications CybrHawk certifications are built around real-world enterprise and government cyber defense operations. They focus on operational readiness, not just theory. The program emphasizes: * Real attack scenarios * Hands-on operational skills * Enterprise security workflows * SOC and XDR operations * Threat hunting methodologies * Incident response readiness * Modern adversary tactics #### Contact information For enterprise training, partner enablement, MSSP onboarding, or government cyber defense programs, contact CybrHawk through the official website. #### Training and certification programs * Enterprise SOC training * MSSP enablement * Government cyber defense workshops * Advanced threat hunting labs * Incident response simulations * Custom certification tracks