CDSA — HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst
HTB's defensive security certification bringing their well-regarded practical exam format to the blue team space. 100% hands-on exam covering SOC analysis, log investigation, basic forensics, and incident response. Not DoD 8140 approved but HTB's brand is strong in the practitioner community. At approximately $210 for the exam voucher it represents excellent value for a practical intermediate credential. Growing in employer recognition as HTB's certification portfolio expands. A strong option for blue teamers who want HTB's practical credentialing approach applied to defensive work rather than offensive.
| Issuer | Hack The Box |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Digital Forensics & Incident Response |
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| Practical weight | 100% |
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| Cost (USD) | 210 |
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| Renewal | does not expire |
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| Skills | soc_analysis, log_analysis, digital_forensics, incident_response, network_traffic_analysis, siem_investigation, alert_triage |
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