CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH) — Information & Free Practice
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About CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH)
CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH) · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Pearson
- Format
- Proctored, closed-book multiple-choice, single-correct response
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60.
- Time limit
- 90 minutes; approved language accommodation may allow 120 minutes
- Exam fee
- $250 USD; eligible Flex for Services named users receive included vouchers; additional Pearson taxes and fees may apply
Topics covered
MITRE ATT&CK® Frameworks
- Cyber kill chain and intelligence gaps
- Model threat actor behaviors with MITRE ATT&CK
- Operationalize ATT&CK for threat research, pivots and communication
Detection Analysis
- Analyze Host Timeline information
- Analyze Process Timeline information
- Pivot to additional investigative tools
Search and Investigation Tools
- Analyze file and process metadata
- Differentiate Investigate Module tools
- Understand use cases for search options
- Interpret search dashboards and determine further action
Event Search
- Define CQL syntax
- Build and execute CQL queries
- Format event data for reading, export or charting
- Filter events and analyze results
- Describe Target, Parent and Context process relationships
- Define key data event types
- Convert Unix times to readable UTC
- Create dashboards for Advanced Event Search results
Reports and References
- Use built-in Hunt reports
- Use built-in Visibility reports
- Use Events Reference documentation
Hunting Analytics
- Recognize suspicious and malicious behavior
- Understand target assets and likely adversaries
- Evaluate information reliability, validity and relevance
- Consider alternative interpretations and reduce false positives
- Decode PowerShell and CMD activity
- Identify infection patterns and root cause
- Distinguish legitimate activity from adversary behavior
- Identify the exploited vulnerability from the initial vector
Hunting Methodology
- Conduct routine active hunts for breaches
- Perform outlier analysis
- Generate and test hypotheses and hunting leads
- Construct simple and complex EAM queries
- Investigate a process tree
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Proctored, closed-book multiple-choice, single-correct response
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 60.
How long is the exam?
90 minutes; approved language accommodation may allow 120 minutes
How much does the exam cost?
$250 USD; eligible Flex for Services named users receive included vouchers; additional Pearson taxes and fees may apply
Official sources and references
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 4, Exam Scope
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 5, Exam Objectives, introductory paragraph
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 6, Event Search, objectives 4.1–4.2
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 3, Assessment Method and Initial Certification
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CrowdStrike Certifications > What is the exam format?
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 2, CrowdStrike Certification Program > Requirements
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Preparing for your Certification Exam > Are there prerequisites for the certification exams?
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Preparing for your Certification Exam > Is a CrowdStrike University account required to take a certification exam?
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Scheduling the Exam
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Choose Your Delivery Option
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 2, Learning Access; Recommended Certification Candidate Competence and Abilities
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CrowdStrike Certifications > Are the certification exams available in languages other than English?
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Exam registration & voucher usage > How much do the certification exam vouchers cost?
- CCFH Certification Exam Guide
p. 3, Retake Policy through Beta Exams
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p. 6, CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Hunter (CCFH), examination paragraph
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Exam retakes > Is there a waiting period between exam attempts?
Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.