Applied Research Methods for Threat Hunters
This advanced program provides threat hunters with the scientific research methods necessary to investigate novel threats, document findings, and improve defense mechanisms through systematic analysis. Participants will learn how to turn investigations into actionable intelligence.
£480
Certified Research-Driven Threat Hunter
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Applied Research Methods for Threat Hunters: the short answers
- What is Applied Research Methods for Threat Hunters?
- This advanced program provides threat hunters with the scientific research methods necessary to investigate novel threats, document findings, and improve defense mechanisms through systematic analysis. Participants will learn how to turn investigations into actionable intelligence.
- Who is Applied Research Methods for Threat Hunters for?
- It is pitched at Advanced level for Threat Hunters working in cyber security, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Applied Research Methods for Threat Hunters take?
- Around 28 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Research-Driven Threat Hunter, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £480 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Apply scientific research design to threat investigation
- Document evidence for automated defense updates
- Conduct repeatable threat experimentation
- Validate hunting hypotheses with data analysis
Written by Dr. Kenji Sato, Chief Research Fellow. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Research-Driven Threat Hunter, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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