Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) is a training and credentialing program designed and developed in collaboration with cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts across the globe to help organizations identify and mitigate business risks by converting unknown internal and external threats into know threats. It is a comprehensive specialist – level program that teaches a structured approach for building effective threat intelligence.
Objectives
- Key issues plaguing the information security world.
- Importance of threat intelligence in risk management, SIEM, and incident response.
- Various types of cyber threats, threat actors and their motives, goals, and objectives of cybersecurity attacks.
- Fundamentals of threat intelligence (including threat intelligence types, lifecycle, strategy, capabilities, maturity model, frameworks, etc.)
- Cyber kill chain methodology, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) lifecycle, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), and pyramid of pain.
- Various steps involved in planning a threat intelligence program (Requirements, Planning, Direction, and Review)
- Different types of data feeds, sources, and data collection methods.
- Threat intelligence data collection and acquisition through Opensource intelligence (OSINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Cyber Counterintelligence (CCI), Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), and malware analysis.
- Bulk data collection and management (data processing, structuring, normalization, sampling, storing, and visualization)
- Different data analysis types and techniques including statistical Data Analysis, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH), Structured Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (SACH), etc.)
- Complete threat analysis process which includes threat modeling, fine-tuning, evaluation, runbook, and knowledge base creation.
- Different data analysis, threat modeling, and threat intelligence tools.
- Threat intelligence dissemination and sharing protocol including dissemination preferences, intelligence collaboration, sharing rules and models, TI exchange types and architectures, participating in sharing relationships, standards, and formats for sharing threat intelligence.
- Creating effective threat intelligence reports.
- Different threat intelligence sharing platforms, acts, and regulations for sharing strategic, tactical, operational, and technical intelligence.
Audience
- Ethical Hackers
- Security Practitioners, Engineers, Analyst, Associates, Researchers, Consultants
- Threat Intelligence Analysts, Associates, Researches, Consultants
- Threat Hunters
- SOC Professionals
- Digital Forensics and Malware Analysts
- Incident Response Team Members
- Any mid-level to high-level cybersecurity professionals with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Individuals from the information security professions and who want to enrich their skills and knowledge in the field of cyber threat intelligence.
- Individuals interested in preventing cyber threats.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and principles.
- Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies.
- Understanding of operating systems and system administration.
- Experience in information security or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of threat intelligence concepts and methodologies is helpful but not required, as the course covers foundational concepts.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Threat Intelligence
- Understanding the fundamentals of threat intelligence.
- The role of threat intelligence in cybersecurity.
- Threat intelligence lifecycle and models.
Module 2: Cyber Threats and Kill Chain Methodology
- Common cyber threats and attack vectors.
- Exploring the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Understanding the cyber kill chain and its phases.
Module 3: Requirements, Planning, Direction, and Review
- Identifying threat intelligence requirements.
- Planning and setting objectives for threat intelligence operations.
- The direction and scope of threat intelligence initiatives.
- Continuous review and improvement of threat intelligence processes.
Module 4: Data Collection and Processing
- Identifying relevant data sources for threat intelligence.
- Collection methods and techniques for different data types.
- Data processing, normalization, and enrichment.
- Handling large volumes of threat data.
Module 5: Data Analysis
- Analyzing and interpreting threat data.
- Techniques for identifying patterns and trends.
- Behavioral and statistical analysis of threats.
- Using threat intelligence platforms and tools.
Module 6: Intelligence Reporting and Dissemination
- Creating effective threat intelligence reports.
- Tailoring reports for different stakeholders.
- The importance of timely and actionable intelligence.
- Dissemination channels and methods.
Practical Exercises and Labs:
Throughout the training course, participants will engage in practical exercises and labs to apply the concepts learned. These exercises will include hands-on data collection, analysis, and reporting using real-world threat intelligence data.
Certification Exam Preparation:
The training will also include preparation sessions for the Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) certification exam. Participants will review key concepts and practice with sample exam questions to ensure readiness for the certification assessment.
Conclusion:
The Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in threat intelligence methodologies, data analysis, and reporting. Upon completion of the training, attendees will be well-prepared to earn their CTIA certification and contribute effectively to enhancing their organization’s cybersecurity posture through threat intelligence analysis and reporting.
