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PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst Course & Exam Australia

Gain the advanced skills to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats before they cause damage. Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA) combines threat intelligence, attack frameworks, and threat modelling with hands-on practical labs focused on threat hunting — so you can proactively search for threats across your network, run a structured hunt program end to end, and report findings that measurably improve your organisation's security posture. The credential validates your ability to implement advanced threat-hunting techniques and streamlined processes in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.

Available Australia-wide, in New Zealand and across Asia Pacific — and, because self-study and eLearning are delivered online through the myPECB platform, from anywhere in the world. Live online classes run in Australian time zones; in-person classroom delivery in Melbourne and Sydney is available on request. Base prices are published in AUD, and every course page supports available local currencies including NZD. An Australian billing address adds 10% GST; a non-Australian billing address has no Australian GST.

The PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst training course costs $1,165 + GST through Aegentra Academy, an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia. That price includes the official PECB examination voucher, the full course materials, 12 months of myPECB access, and one free exam resit within 12 months.

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Official course provider
PECB
Professional pathway
Practitioner
Self-Study
12 months access
Initial attempt and one free retake
2 exam attempts included
/ Purchase order

Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course price and enrolment options

/ What you get

What's included in the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course fee

The official PECB course and exam package starts at $1,165 + GST — with no separate exam fee after enrolment. Optional Aegentra Labs exam preparation is clearly priced separately.

Course materials
  • 400+ pages of explanatory information, examples, and best practices
  • Hands-on threat-hunting labs, exercises, and quizzes
  • 12 months access via myPECB
Exam package
  • Official PECB CCTA exam voucher
  • 3-hour exam, remotely proctored
  • Two attempts (initial + one free resit within 12 months)
  • PECB digital certificate on pass
Practitioner extras
  • 31 CPD credits on completion
  • Threat-hunting hypotheses and hunt-program design
  • Aegentra Academy support inbox
/ Exam requirements & credential

Certified Cyber Threat Analyst exam format, duration and pass mark

The exam voucher is included in your enrolment, and so is one free resit if you don't pass first time. Both the exam and the credential are issued directly by PECB.

Format
Multiple-choice and scenario-based
Duration
3 hours
Questions
Five competency domains — fundamentals of cyber threat analysis and threat hunting; preparation and execution of threat-hunting programs and incident-management plans; analysis and knowledge phases of threat-hunting frameworks; operational aspects of security controls, incident and change management; and building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring, and continual improvement
Pass mark
70%
Language
English (other PECB languages available on request)
Credential experience requirements

On passing you can apply for the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential — requires two years of threat-hunting, threat-analysis, and cybersecurity experience, and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.

/ Before you enrol

Clear answers about price, tax, exams, and certification.

These answers use this course's current catalogue record and PECB's published exam, certification, and maintenance policies.

What is included in the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course fee?

The published price is A$1,165 for Self-Study, before tax. It includes the official PECB course materials, 12 months of access, the first exam attempt, one free retake, and the certification application fee. PECB’s partner-course policy also includes the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee where maintenance applies; Foundation and Provisional credentials are maintenance-exempt. There is no separate first-exam or certification-application charge after enrolment.

What will PECB charge to maintain the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential?

PECB’s current maintenance policy lists no maintenance fee for Foundation, Provisional, or Transition credentials. For all other PECB certifications, the published fee is $390 per three-year certification cycle, together with the applicable CPD requirements and continued adherence to the PECB Code of Ethics. PECB sets this fee and may change it, so check the linked policy before renewal.

Can I pay in NZD or another currency, and when is Australian GST added?

Yes. Every Academy course supports AUD and multiple local currencies, including NZD, USD, SGD, GBP, EUR, INR, AED, MYR, PHP, IDR, and VND when a live quote is available. Currency and tax are separate: an Australian billing address adds 10% GST, while a non-Australian billing address has no Australian GST. For example, an Australian working in New Zealand may pay in NZD and use an Australian billing address, but 10% GST will still be added because the billing address is Australian.

What is the difference between Self-Study and eLearning for Certified Cyber Threat Analyst?

The currently published self-paced option is Self-Study at A$1,165 before tax, using the official PECB slide-based materials. A separate recorded eLearning price is not currently published for this course. The official exam package is still included, and instructor-led delivery is available only when a confirmed cohort is shown or arranged with Aegentra Academy.

Can I sit the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst exam remotely from New Zealand or another time zone?

Yes. PECB publishes remote online exam sessions that candidates can take from home or another suitable location through the PECB Exams application. The published course record lists these exam facts: duration — 3 hours; format — Multiple-choice and scenario-based; assessment — Five competency domains — fundamentals of cyber threat analysis and threat hunting; preparation and execution of threat-hunting programs and incident-management plans; analysis and knowledge phases of threat-hunting frameworks; operational aspects of security controls, incident and change management; and building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring, and continual improvement; pass mark — 70%; language — English (other PECB languages available on request). New Zealand candidates should choose a published session that suits their local time, meet PECB’s identity and technical requirements, and complete the system check before exam day. PECB’s general exam policy does not publish a New Zealand restriction.

Which credential tier will I receive after the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst exam, and who assesses it?

On passing you can apply for the PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential — requires two years of threat-hunting, threat-analysis, and cybersecurity experience, and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. Passing the exam does not by itself guarantee the highest experience-based credential tier. PECB requires an online certification application and reference contact details, and its Certification Department decides whether the education, professional experience, and field-related project activity requirements are met.

What evidence does PECB accept for the experience or project hours for Certified Cyber Threat Analyst?

PECB’s public certification-process page does not publish a closed list of documents that automatically proves project hours. It requires the online application and contact details for references who may be contacted to validate your experience. Keep a dated activity log showing the organisation or client, your role, the field-related project activity, dates, responsibilities, and hours; retain employer or client confirmations, statements of work, timesheets, or similar records in case PECB asks for support. The PECB Certification Department assesses the application and makes the final decision.

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/ Training prerequisites

What you should know before starting Certified Cyber Threat Analyst

  • None to attend the training, though a background in cybersecurity, SOC, or incident-response work is beneficial. The full PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential requires two years of threat-hunting, threat-analysis, and cybersecurity experience.
/ Who this course is for

Who should take the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course

  • Cybersecurity professionals such as incident responders and SOC analysts
  • IT professionals involved in managing and securing IT infrastructure
  • Security managers and directors responsible for an organisation's security strategy
  • Penetration testers and ethical hackers wanting insight into the latest threats and defensive techniques
  • Individuals responsible for risk management, compliance, and governance
  • Aspiring cybersecurity professionals building foundational threat-analysis skills
/ What you'll learn

By the end of this course you'll be able to:

  • Identify various types of cyber threats, understand their characteristics, and analyse their potential impact on organisational security.
  • Establish robust incident response plans to manage and mitigate security breaches and cyberattacks.
  • Use advanced threat-hunting techniques and tools to proactively search for and identify threats within a network.
  • Formulate and validate threat-hunting hypotheses using data-driven approaches to surface potential threats.
  • Design, implement, and continually improve threat-hunting programs within an organisation.
/ Curriculum

Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course curriculum

5 modules, fully on-demand. Click any module to see the topics inside.

01Day 1 — Cyber threat analysis and threat-hunting frameworks
  • Cyber threats overview
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • Cyber threat and attack frameworks
  • Threat modelling
02Day 2 — Prepare and execute a threat-hunting program
  • Fundamentals of incident response and the management plan
  • Prepare stage
  • Execute stage
03Day 3 — Analyse and knowledge phases
  • Analyse stage
  • Knowledge stage
  • Threat-hunting deliverables
  • Cyber threat-hunt reporting
04Day 4 — Culture, monitoring, and continual improvement
  • Threat-hunting metrics
  • Awareness and training programs
  • Monitoring and measurement
  • Continual improvement
05Day 5 — Certification exam
  • PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst exam
  • 3 hours, five competency domains
  • Remotely proctored — sit from anywhere in Australia
/ Library
Certification guide

Cyber Threat Analyst Certification Australia

Step-by-step certification process, realistic AUD costs, audit timelines, and how this course fits into a wider readiness program — senior-engineer written, updated for 2026.

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Source and review status

How these course facts are governed

Price, delivery and course content are generated from Aegentra’s authoritative catalogue record. The official PECB course page and exam policy are linked directly below. Source-link checks and substantive human review are tracked separately so one is never presented as the other.

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Exam rules and policies

Links checked 11 August 2026.

Editorial accountability

Harry Sidhu owns publication of this record. A separate course-specific substantive reviewer has not yet been recorded.

Substantive review status

Official source links are checked separately. A course-specific substantive review date will be published when completed.

/ Accreditation

Is the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst certification recognised in Australia?

Yes. PECB certifications are internationally accredited and are accepted on Australian resumes, tender responses and procurement panels. Australia has no separate national licence for Certified Cyber Threat Analyst — the recognition comes from the accreditation behind the credential, which is international.

PECB’s professional certifications are accredited under ISO/IEC 17024 — the international standard for bodies certifying persons — by IAS, UKAS, KAB and COFRAC. Its Foundation certificate programs are separately accredited by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) under ANSI/ASTM E2659.

Aegentra Academy is an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia, which is what allows this course to include the official PECB examination voucher rather than billing it separately. You can confirm that directly with PECB through the official PECB partner directory.

This official PECB course is sold and supported by Aegentra Academy. PECB supplies the course material, examination and professional credential scheme. Aegentra's wider practice also runs governance, risk and compliance engagements and Microsoft 365 hardening for Australian organisations. Named eLearning trainers are credited separately on this page when the course record supplies them.

Courses run online and self-paced through the myPECB platform, so professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and New Zealand enrol online. Instructor-led cohorts and in-person delivery in Melbourne and Sydney are available on request. Multi-seat team pricing is available for five or more seats — email Academy@aegentra.com.au for an enterprise quote. Tax invoices with GST and ABN are issued automatically at checkout.

/ Frequently asked

Certified Cyber Threat Analyst — frequently asked.

How long is the Certified Cyber Threat Analyst course?

Five days — four days of training across threat-hunting frameworks, preparing and executing a hunt program, analysis and reporting, and building a cybersecurity culture, followed by the certification exam on day five.

What does the CCTA exam involve?

A 3-hour PECB exam covering five competency domains, from the fundamentals of cyber threat analysis and threat hunting through to building a cybersecurity culture, monitoring, and continual improvement. The exam voucher and one free resit are included in the price.

What experience do I need?

None to attend the training, though a cybersecurity, SOC, or incident-response background helps. The full PECB Certified Cyber Threat Analyst credential requires two years of threat-hunting, threat-analysis, and cybersecurity experience.

How is this different from the Incident Responder course?

Cyber Threat Analyst is proactive — it focuses on threat intelligence and hunting for threats before they trigger an incident. Certified Incident Responder is reactive — managing and remediating incidents once they occur. The two are complementary blue-team disciplines.

What CPD credits do I earn?

Participants who complete the training receive an attestation worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.

When can I start the course?

Immediately after payment. The Academy team confirms your seat with PECB and you receive login details by email — usually within one business day.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have 12 months of access from enrolment. That window covers the course material, the official PECB exam, and one free resit if you need it.

What if I fail the exam?

One PECB-issued resit is included in your enrolment at no extra cost. Aegentra does not publish a pass-rate claim without an audited cohort dataset.

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