CDSAHTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst

By Hack The Box · Defensive Intermediate

Price $210 Voucher with 2 attempts. You must first finish 100% of the HTB Academy SOC Analyst path (15 modules, subscription extra); the Silver Annual plan (USD 550/year) includes it along with the CJCA one.

Study hours 150–300 h

Real difficulty ●●●○○

Exam Hands-on Length: 168 h

Validity Does not expire

Index in United States 40 How we calculate the index

For SOC analysts: SIEM detection, log and traffic analysis, forensics and incident investigation. A 7-day hands-on exam where you deliver incident reports.

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Job ads that ask for it

Published job ads that mention "CDSA", according to Adzuna. Salary is the average of the ads that state one, in each country's currency.

Country	Job ads	Avg. salary	Date
Spain	2	€72,500	Nov 3, 2026
United Kingdom	2	–	Nov 3, 2026
United States	39	$100,350	Nov 3, 2026

Where to prepare

HTB Academy

Subscription

From $10/month Has free content

Level: Inicial a avanzado

CPTS

Prepares you for:

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Price checked on Nov 3, 2026.