CSA v2 Certification in Hyderabad

Run the SOC. Hunt threats and manage security incidents. Master Security Operations Center work, from alert triage and SIEM management to threat hunting and incident management, on the CSA v2 methodology.

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A server room: where an incident investigation often ends up
  • Issued byEC-Council
  • LevelAdvanced
  • Fee₹34,000 + GST
  • WhereAmeerpet or online
₹34,000 + GSTCertification fee: ₹40,120 in total with 18% GST
  • Instructor-led preparation for the exam
  • One EC-Council exam attempt (voucher) included
  • Remote proctoring or test-center charges, if any, confirmed in writing
  • Refunds follow our refund policy; an exam voucher cannot be refunded once bought
Enroll for CSA v2

An EC-Council certification. BERRY9 IT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, the parent company of Hacking Trainer Academy, has been an EC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) since 2015. We help you prepare for and enroll in it, and in any other EC-Council certification: see all certifications.

Certification Overview

Master Security Operations Center work, from alert triage and SIEM management to threat hunting and incident management, on the CSA v2 methodology. You prepare in a hands-on lab environment with instructor guidance, in our Ameerpet classroom or live online. The certification itself is issued by EC-Council.

CSA v2 at a Glance

CSA is aimed at people who will work in a security operations center: monitoring, triaging alerts, using a SIEM and handling incidents. It is more role-specific than CND and expects some experience unless you take official training.

Exam code312-39
Modules8
Exam format100 multiple-choice questions
Duration3 hours
Passing score70%
EligibilityOne year of work experience in network administration or security, unless you attend official training

Source: EC-Council, retrieved October 28, 2026. EC-Council can change exam details, so confirm them on eccouncil.org before you book.

How to Prepare for CSA v2

  • Know the SOC workflow end to end: alert, triage, investigation, escalation and closure.
  • 100 questions in 3 hours is 1 minute 48 seconds each. Practice with timed question sets.
  • Spend lab time in a SIEM, searching logs and writing simple detections, because the role is practical.

What the Certification Covers

  • SOC fundamentals, roles and workflows
  • Cyber threats, indicators of compromise and attack methodology
  • Logging, events and incidents
  • Detecting incidents with a SIEM
  • Using threat intelligence to improve detection
  • Incident response from a SOC analyst point of view

Content follows EC-Council's current outline for this certification. Ask a counselor for the detailed syllabus and exam details.

CSA v2 Only, or with the SOC and DFIR Course?

CSA covers what a SOC analyst does. Our SOC, Splunk, Wazuh and DFIR course has you do it in a lab with Splunk, Wazuh and Sysmon, replaying real attack steps and writing the detections. The CSA credential can be added on top, so a hiring manager sees both the certificate and the work.

What you getCSA v2 certification aloneCSA v2 with the SOC and DFIR course
Exam preparationYesYes
Exam voucherOne exam attempt included in the feeOne exam attempt included in the fee for the certification. The course fee excludes a voucher
Supervised practiceHours confirmed in writing90 supervised hours over 6 weeks, 3 hours a day
Reports for your portfolioDepends on the packageSOC monitoring and DFIR reports
Lab you keepConfirmed in writingYes, with build guides and VM configurations
CredentialsEC-Council certification when you pass the examHacking Trainer course certificates, plus the EC-Council certification when you pass
Fee₹34,000 + 18% GST (₹40,120 in total)₹20,000 + GST for the course, plus ₹34,000 + 18% GST (₹40,120 in total). The combined price is confirmed in writing

Usually taken after CND v4. Read the certification roadmap and the fee guide, or attend free trial classes first.

Who Should Join

  • Aspiring and current SOC analysts
  • Network and security administrators
  • Cybersecurity engineers
  • Incident responders

Fee, Dates and Format

The certification fee is ₹34,000 + 18% GST (₹40,120 in total). It includes one EC-Council exam attempt. Admissions confirms the next batch date, the mode and any remote proctoring or test-center charge in writing before you pay. Refunds follow our refund and cancellation policy.

Where You Will Learn

A real training room near Ameerpet Metro, open 7 days. Join in the room or live online: the classes, labs and assessments are the same. See the batch schedule.

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The training room, ready for the next session
Students working on laptops in the Ameerpet training room
Hands on keyboards for half of every session
The Hacking Trainer entrance and signboard on Kallu Compound Road, Ameerpet
Our entrance on Kallu Compound Road, Ameerpet

Questions About CSA v2

What is the CSA exam format?

The exam is code 312-39: 100 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, with a 70% passing score. EC-Council's CSA course has 8 modules. Details come from EC-Council's CSA page, retrieved October 28, 2026.

What are the eligibility rules for CSA?

EC-Council asks for one year of work experience in network administration or security, validated through its application process, unless the candidate attends official training.

Is CSA good for freshers?

CSA expects some experience unless you attend official training. Freshers often start with the SOC, Splunk, Wazuh and DFIR course and add CSA or CND.

CSA or CND?

CND is the broader network defense certification. CSA is focused on SOC operations. Many learners take CND first and CSA next.

Who is the CSA v2 certification for?

Aspiring and current SOC analysts; network and security administrators; cybersecurity engineers; incident responders.

What do I need before I start?

This is an advanced certification, so experience in security or related IT work is expected. Ask admissions whether your background fits.

What credential do I receive?

You prepare for EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA). EC-Council issues the certification when you pass the exam.

How much does the CSA v2 certification cost?

₹34,000 + 18% GST (₹40,120 in total). The fee includes one EC-Council exam attempt. Refunds follow our refund and cancellation policy; an exam voucher cannot be refunded once we have bought it.

Can I take it with one of your courses?

Yes. Our courses build hands-on skill and the certification adds a recognized credential. Admissions confirms the combined price in writing.

Can I attend online?

Yes, in our Ameerpet classroom or live online. Confirm the mode of your batch when you inquire.

Enroll for CSA v2

Talk to a counselor, choose the right course for your goals, and get the fee, syllabus and next batch dates in writing.

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