The OSTH (OffSec Threat Hunter) certification is a hands-on credential offered by Offensive Security, designed for professionals who want to develop advanced skills in proactive threat hunting and threat intelligence. It focuses on identifying hidden threats, analyzing attacker behavior, and strengthening an organization’s security posture before incidents occur.
Getting certified through OSTH training is a great step for individuals looking to advance their careers in cybersecurity, especially in threat hunting, security operations, and advanced defensive roles. The training emphasizes real-world scenarios, enabling you to detect suspicious activities, investigate threats, and respond effectively to evolving cyber attacks.
OSTH training is designed to be flexible for both beginners and working professionals. You can learn at your own pace, from anywhere with internet access, making it easy to balance your studies with work or other commitments.
OSTH training helps you build advanced skills in threat hunting, threat intelligence, and proactive security analysis. This enables you to identify hidden threats, detect suspicious activities, and strengthen security defenses while advancing your career in high-demand cybersecurity roles.
Everything you need to know about the curriculum and outcomes.
NYTCC’s OSTH training is designed to provide maximum flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere. This makes it easy to balance your studies with work or other commitments.
What sets NYTCC apart is our team of experienced cybersecurity professionals who provide hands-on training in threat hunting, threat intelligence, and proactive security analysis. You’ll gain real-world experience through lab-based exercises and scenario-driven learning.
The course is comprehensive, covering everything you need to identify hidden threats, analyze attacker behavior, and strengthen an organization’s security posture, while preparing you for the OSTH certification exam.
If you’re looking for OSTH training that is practical, flexible, and career-focused, NYTCC is the ideal choice.
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Associated Course | TH-200 – Foundational Threat Hunting |
| Certification | OffSec Threat Hunter (OSTH) |
| Main Objective | Identify threat activity, compromised systems, IoCs, and attacker impact |
| Exam Format | Real-world threat hunting sprint |
| Exam Type | Hands-on, proctored practical exam |
| Exam Duration | 8 Hours |
| Exercise Questions | 7 Questions |
| Points per Question | Up to 10 Points |
| Maximum Score | 70 Points |
| Passing Score | 50 Points |
| Report Submission Time | Additional 24 Hours |
| Documentation | Professional threat hunting report required |
| Proctoring | Yes |
| Results | Within 10 business days |
The TH-200: Foundational Threat Hunting training for OSTH Certification starts at $1,749. The course includes approximately 54 hours of content focused on threat hunting, detection, investigation, and defensive security skills.
Knowledge weightage as per official certification standards.
| No. | Domain / Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Threat Hunting Concepts and Practices | Learn the stages and types of threat hunts used by enterprises, including core objectives, concepts, and practices. |
| 2 | Threat Actor Landscape Overview | Understand major threat actors, including ransomware groups and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). |
| 3 | Communication and Reporting for Threat Hunters | Learn how threat hunters use the Traffic Light Protocol and threat intelligence to create reports. |
| 4 | Hunting with Network Data | Use Network Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and IDS/IPS tools such as Suricata to detect suspicious network activity. |
| 5 | Hunting on Endpoints | Hunt for threats using Endpoint IoCs and intelligence- and hypothesis-based approaches. |
| 6 | Threat Hunting without IoCs | Detect advanced threats through behavioral analysis and data correlation without relying on known IoCs, using tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon. |
Professionals with OSTH certification can pursue roles such as Threat Hunter, Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, or Security Operations Specialist. The demand for OSTH-certified professionals is increasing as organizations focus on proactively identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats.
Professionals holding the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) (commonly typed as OSTH/OSCP) certification earn an average salary of approximately $120,000 per year in the United States and ₹6 LPA to ₹25+ LPA in India, depending on experience.
OSTH (OffSec Threat Hunter) is a hands-on certification focused on proactive threat hunting, threat intelligence, and identifying hidden cyber threats.
SOC analysts, threat hunters, cybersecurity analysts, and professionals interested in proactive security operations.
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There are no strict prerequisites, but basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals is helpful.
Training is flexible and self-paced. Most learners complete it within a few weeks depending on their schedule.
OSTH training can be taken online or in-person, offering flexibility for working professionals.
You will learn threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, security monitoring, and proactive threat detection techniques.
Yes. The training includes practical exercises and real-world scenarios to prepare you for the certification exam.
Absolutely. OSTH certification opens opportunities in threat hunting, SOC operations, and cybersecurity analysis with strong career growth potential.