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Certification CDSA
CDSA (Hack The Box) certifies defensive security analysis hands-on: detection, SIEM, DFIR and threat hunting with a realistic exam. Blue team, hands-on.
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Your CDSA, with the title and the proof
Import your CDSA from Credly with the issuer verified and show it next to your hands-on activity. No loose PDFs: a professional page with the title and the proof that you can apply it.
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What is the HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (CDSA)?
CDSA (Hack The Box) certifies defensive security analysis hands-on: detection, SIEM, DFIR and threat hunting with a realistic exam. Blue team, hands-on.
- Issuer: Hack The Box
- Discipline: Blue Team
- Category: SOC
- Level: Advanced
Who is the CDSA for?
SOC / blue team analysts. Do not collect acronyms: one or two certifications well chosen for the role you are targeting, backed by practical evidence, are worth more than ten on paper.
How to prove your CDSA (so it is not "just another CV line")
A certification opens the door, but what convinces is seeing it next to the practice. On CyberProfile your CDSA is imported verified from Credly and shown next to your real activity — HackTheBox machines, bug bounty reports, GitHub projects — so recruiters see both the title and the proof that you can use it. All in one public link, free and always up to date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CDSA certification?
CDSA (Hack The Box) certifies defensive security analysis hands-on: detection, SIEM, DFIR and threat hunting with a realistic exam. Blue team, hands-on.
Who is the CDSA for?
SOC / blue team analysts. It is an advanced certification focused on soc within the Blue Team discipline, issued by Hack The Box.
How do I show my CDSA in a verified way?
With CyberProfile: if your CDSA is on Credly, it is imported with the issuer verified and shown on your public profile, next to your hands-on activity (machines, reports, projects). Recruiters see the title and the proof that you can apply it, in a single link.
Is the CDSA worth it?
It depends on your role and starting point. A certification opens doors, but what convinces is seeing it alongside practical evidence. Prioritize the ones that fit the job you are targeting and back them with demonstrable results.
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The title and the proof that you can apply it, in a single link.
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