CCDL2 — Threat Hunting & DFIR Certification (CCDL2, formerly Certified CyberDefender / CCD)

ExpertRenamed from CCD

Renamed from CCD (unknown (confirmed current as of 2026-09-26)). Renamed from CCD (unknown (confirmed current as of 2026-09-26)). Official page H1 now reads 'Threat Hunting & DFIR Certification - CCDL2 (formerly CCD)'. Prerequisite confirmed: experienced SOC/security analysts, 1+ years experience, intermediate level. Exam is now a 48-hour practical covering network/disk/memory forensics, perimeter defense, and threat hunting (5 sections, manually graded).

Issuer
CyberDefenders
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Operations
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$849 — verified 2026-09-24

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 1+ yr SOC experience recommended

Training: recommended

Renewal & maintenance

Renewal policy not catalogued yet — verify with the issuer.

Related certifications

Career paths that include CCDL2

Plan CCDL2 in CertAscent → Official CyberDefenders page →