GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) Course

GIAC Detection Analyst Course is the ultimate training program for cybersecurity professionals aiming to master advanced detection and threat analysis techniques.

Course Description

The GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) Course is tailored for analysts, defenders, and threat hunters who want to level up their detection engineering capabilities. Through real-world scenarios and data-driven analysis, you’ll learn how to detect, analyze, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.

With a hands-on approach, this course focuses on designing detection logic using high-fidelity log sources, behavioral analytics, and threat intelligence. You’ll also dive deep into Windows event logging, endpoint detection, and using SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK Stack to analyze data effectively.

Whether you’re working in a SOC, red-blue team, or government security environment, this course will give you the tactical skills and confidence to identify malicious behaviors and improve incident response outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

• Detection engineering and behavioral analytics
• Threat hunting and data enrichment techniques
• Windows Event Logs and endpoint telemetry
• Using SIEM platforms like Splunk or ELK
• Crafting detection rules for real-world threats
• Network traffic analysis and protocol decoding

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
• Prior experience in SOC or blue team operations (recommended)
• No prior GIAC certification required

About the Publication

This course is designed and published by cybersecurity professionals with deep industry expertise. It is aligned with the GIAC GCDA exam objectives and follows best practices from leading organizations, including SANS Institute. The course content is regularly updated to reflect the latest attacker tactics and detection methodologies.

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Explore These Valuable Resources

• GIAC GCDA Official Certification Page
• SANS Detection Engineering Course
• Elastic Security Labs (ELK Stack Use Cases)