OffSec Threat Hunter

OSTH

OffSec Threat Hunter

OffSec Threat Hunter (OSTH)

Overview

The OffSec Threat Hunter (OSTH) certification equips cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to effectively detect and respond to threats. This certification is obtained through the TH-200 course, which covers core threat hunting concepts and methodologies used by enterprises to track and mitigate adversaries.

The certification validates an individual’s ability to:

  • Understand the threat actor landscape, focusing on ransomware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
  • Utilize network and endpoint Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for proactive threat detection.
  • Identify malicious activity, analyze attack patterns, and detect sophisticated threats in complex environments.

Course Details

The OSTH certification is tied to the TH-200 course. This course emphasizes hands-on training and practical skills essential for a successful role in threat hunting.

Topics Covered:

  • Core threat hunting concepts and methodologies.
  • Understanding and tracking ransomware and APTs.
  • Utilizing network and endpoint IoCs for threat detection.
  • Analyzing attack patterns and detecting sophisticated threats.

Exam Structure

The OSTH certification is awarded upon successful completion of a rigorous hands-on exam, where the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in foundational threat hunting practices.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • Hands-on practical exam.
  • Demonstration of threat hunting skills and knowledge.

Who Should Take OSTH?

The OSTH is ideal for:

  • Aspiring threat hunters.
  • Security professionals looking to strengthen their threat detection and response skills.
  • SOC analysts and incident responders.

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