Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)

This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT security analysts, SOC analysts, incident responders, and anyone involved in cyber threat intelligence gathering, analysis, and response. It is ideal for:

• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Cybersecurity Analysts and Engineers
• SOC (Security Operations Center) Personnel
• Incident Responders and Forensic Analysts
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• IT and Network Security Professionals

Day 1:  Fundamentals of Cyber Threat Intelligence

• Introduction to Intelligence and Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Understanding the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle
• Overview of Threat Intelligence Frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, etc.)
• Cyber Threats and Kill Chain Methodology
• Identifying and Analyzing Cyber Threats
• Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
• Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Their Importance

Day 2:   Planning and Developing a Threat Intelligence Program

• Assessing an Organization’s Current Threat Landscape
• Defining Threat Intelligence Requirements
• Planning and Implementing a Threat Intelligence Program
• Gaining Executive and Management Support
• Building an Effective Threat Intelligence Team
• Threat Intelligence Sharing: Best Practices and Challenges
• Reviewing and Enhancing Threat Intelligence Programs

Day 3:  Threat Data Collection and Processing

• Understanding Threat Intelligence Data Collection Strategies
• Managing Threat Intelligence Collection Sources and Feeds
• Techniques for Gathering Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
• Bulk Data Collection and Data Acquisition Methods
• Processing and Exploiting Threat Intelligence Data
• Correlating Data for Actionable Intelligence

Day 4: Threat Analysis and Intelligence Tools

• Principles of Cyber Threat Analysis
• Threat Intelligence Analysis Techniques
• Implementing Threat Analysis Processes
• Fine-Tuning and Evaluating Threat Intelligence
• Creating Threat Intelligence Runbooks and Knowledge Bases
• Overview of Threat Intelligence Tools and Their Applications

Day 5:Reporting, Sharing, and Disseminating Threat Intelligence

• Developing and Structuring Threat Intelligence Reports
• Effective Methods for Disseminating Intelligence
• Engaging in Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration
• Delivery Mechanisms for Threat Intelligence Reports
• Understanding Threat Intelligence Sharing Platforms and Standards
• Overview of Intelligence Sharing Acts, Regulations, and Compliance Requirements
• Integrating Threat Intelligence into Security Operations