What the Course Entails and Exam Details

To be successful in the final exam, candidates must first complete the rigorous ThreatLocker Bootcamp and the comprehensive "Certified Cyber Hero Learning Plan" available on ThreatLocker University.

The core modules covered in this learning journey include:

• Application Control: Understanding the creation of policies to permit, deny, or elevate application execution.
• Ringfencing: Learning to restrict what permitted applications can do, such as accessing data or communication with other applications.
• Network Control: Configuring endpoint-level firewalls to segment devices and control traffic flow.
• Storage Control: Managing access to local storage, network shares, and external devices.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Creating time-limited, elevation-of-privilege rules without broad administrative rights.
• ThreatLocker Detect and Ops: Utilizing the platform's advanced monitoring, alerting, and response capabilities.

 What to Expect in the Final Exam

The final ThreatLocker Cyber Hero Certification Exam is a significant challenge, designed to separate true experts from casual users.

Here are the key details you need to know:

• Format: The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions.
• Time Limit: You will have 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete all questions.
• Passing Score: A high score of 80% or better is required to become certified.
• Proctoring: The exam is fully proctored by an AI system that records your webcam, microphone, and screen.
• Testing Rules: Candidates must use a single monitor only; second monitors must be disconnected. You are required to stay within the webcam's view for the entire duration and are restricted to using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, or Firefox on a computer (not a mobile device).

 How to Study and Exam Centers

Preparation is key to conquering this exam. Since it is exclusively available online via ThreatLocker University, there are no physical testing centers like Pearson VUE or authorized schools for this specific exam.

We recommend the following actionable study strategy:

Complete the Prerequisites: You must complete the 5-day ThreatLocker Bootcamp and the entire "Certified Cyber Hero Learning Plan" before you can sit the exam.

Review Practice Questions: The learning plan includes built-in practice questions that directly mirror the style of the final exam. Review these consistently.

Dive into the Knowledge Base: For deeper technical understanding or additional information not fully covered in the modules, consult the official ThreatLocker Knowledge Base articles.

Use Learning Mode: Leverage your access to the ThreatLocker platform's 'Learning Mode' to gain visibility into applications and better understand how to structure policies based on real-world data.

 Job Opportunities from the Course

Earning this certification signifies your capability to manage one of the modern era's most powerful endpoint protection platforms, unlocking numerous specialized career paths. This certification can prepare you for specific job titles, including:

• Zero Trust Architect
• Endpoint Security Engineer
• Cyber Hero (ThreatLocker Specialist)
• Systems and Security Administrator
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Security Consultant
• Application Control Administrator
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst L2/L3

For those looking to work directly with the solution provider, a wide array of roles at ThreatLocker are also unlocked, such as Solutions Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Kernel Software Developer, Security Analyst, Network Control Administrator, and Application Technician.