CREST Practitioner Threat Intelligence Analyst (CPTIA)

CREST CPTIA is a well-recognised cybersecurity certification that includes threat intelligence knowledge. This course is designed for those looking at improving their understanding and workflow in threat intelligence. Attendees wil lacquire the necessary skills and knowledge required to operate effectively in support of a cyber threat analyst within a security operations centre (SOC)

Summary

Prerequisites

This course is ideal if you are an entry-level cyber security professional interested in utilising threat intelligence to bolster your understanding of the cyber threat landscape.

Target Audience:

  • Designed for people within or entering threat intelligence
  • Focused on developing a deeper understanding for threat intelligence and how to relate it back to security processes
  • Developed and trained by CREST Training Partner (Not yet for this certification, coming soon)
  • Also comes with a format for those with 0 cyber experience

Module 1- Key Concepts

  • Objectives of Threat Intelligence
  • Threat Actor Types
  • Threat Vector Types and Vulnerabilities
  • The Intelligence Cycle
  • Analytic Models
  • Attack Lifecycle
  • Understanding Risk

Module 2- Direction

  • Intelligence Requirements
  • The Importance of Project Review
  • Intelligence Gaps

Module 3- Data Collection

  • Introduction to Collection
  • Use of a Collection Worksheet
  • Types of Sources
  • Sources, Reliability and Grading
  • CTI Specific Sources
  • Basic Source Analysis
  • Boolean Search Strings
  • Operational Security

Module 4- Data Analysis

  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Facts and Assumptions
  • Expressing the Likelihood of Certainty
  • Circular Reporting
  • Cognitive Bias
  • Analytical Techniques

Module 5- Product Dissemination

  • Structured Machine Readable
  • Unstructured Human Readable
  • Intelligence Sharing

Module 6- Legal and Ethics

  • Introduction to Legal and Ethical Practices
  • Handling Classified Information
  • Key Legislation
  • Dealing with Legal and Ethical Uncertainty
  • CREST Code of Conduct

CPTIA Examination

The CREST Practitioner Threat Intelligence Analyst (CPTIA) exam is a 2-hour, computer-based, 120 question, multiple choice test and is taken in a Pearson Vue testing centre.

Is this course for you?

Accessible across all levels

We focus on making things accessible and understandable. Because your understanding means we all become safer

You didn't study UX and UI

We have top quality cybersecurity trainers and consultants who create the curricula and provided the training.

Code looks scary to you

All our training provides labs and relevant exercises that ensure that you learn by doing, not just all theory

Immediately Actionable

After our courses, you will be able to take action towards you goals, whether it's a cybersecurity career or increasing the posture of your organisation.

Developed with Focus in Pedagogy

Cybersecurity isn't an easy subject, which is why we focus on our pedagogy to give you the highest chance of using the learnings.

Industry-Relevant

Our focus is going back to the fundamentals of what works rather than talking in the clouds. Also means that we update our courses regular to stay up-to-date

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Ethan is an amazing trainer who not only has a strong understanding of the Cybersecurity and AI landscape, but also seeks to deeply understand, and care for every one of his students.

This creates a strong learning environment that enables his students to not only learn the technical skills to do great work in the industry, but to also become a better learner for life

Steven Chia
Steven Chia
Goldman Sachs

Over the duration of this course, I learned a lot about cyber-security and awareness that I didn't know before. Ethan's clear explanation style and his knowledge of the materials was very helpful in understanding what I once thought were very complicated topics.

Very grateful for his guidance and mentorship!

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Parag Bhatnagar
TATA Consultancy Services

Ethan is one of the most engaging speakers who takes the time to understand each learner's background and learning styles and then flawlessly adapts to it, making the learning so much more engaging and relatable

Kar Wei Loh
Loh Kar Wei
Hexcore Labs

Ethan Seow's talent for simplifying complex concepts and his knack for teaching have been invaluable in my professional growth. His mentorship and strategic insights have given me the tools and confidence to excel in my career.

Evans Wu
Evans Wu
Veracode

Ethan is an amazing trainer who not only has a strong understanding of the Cybersecurity and AI landscape, but also seeks to deeply understand, and care for every one of his students.

This creates a strong learning environment that enables his students to not only learn the technical skills to do great work in the industry, but to also become a better learner for life

Steven Chia
Steven Chia
Goldman Sachs

Over the duration of this course, I learned a lot about cyber-security and awareness that I didn't know before. Ethan's clear explanation style and his knowledge of the materials was very helpful in understanding what I once thought were very complicated topics.

Very grateful for his guidance and mentorship!

Parag Bhatnagar
Parag Bhatnagar
TATA Consultancy Services

Ethan is one of the most engaging speakers who takes the time to understand each learner's background and learning styles and then flawlessly adapts to it, making the learning so much more engaging and relatable

Kar Wei Loh
Loh Kar Wei
Hexcore Labs

Ethan Seow's talent for simplifying complex concepts and his knack for teaching have been invaluable in my professional growth. His mentorship and strategic insights have given me the tools and confidence to excel in my career.

Evans Wu
Evans Wu
Veracode

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