Certified Security Operations Expert Certification
Stacked credential — threat hunting, forensics and malware analysis
Key facts
- Level: Expert
- Field: Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Credential price: Free
- Exam: 40 questions · 90 minutes · pass mark 70%
About the Certified Security Operations Expert certification
A higher-level stacked credential awarded automatically once you hold all of its component information security certifications. It validates complete, expert-level command of running modern security operations and incident response. There is no separate exam — earn the component certifications and this credential is issued to you automatically.
Prerequisites
- Security GRC & ISO 27001
- Threat Intelligence & Hunting
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Certified Security Operations Expert certificate verifiable?
- Yes. Every issued Hootix Academy certificate carries a unique credential code that anyone can verify online.
- How is the Certified Security Operations Expert exam structured?
- It is a 90-minute ID-verified multiple-choice exam of 40 questions; you need 70% to pass.
- Do I need to buy the course to take the exam?
- Each certification is sold three ways: the exam on its own, the online course on its own, or both together as a Course + exam bundle (the bundle price is the course price plus the exam price).
- How long does the Certified Security Operations Expert course take?
- It is self-paced; study time depends on your prior experience.