EC-Council CTIA

IntermediateSOC / Blue TeamPaid

Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst credential covering the intelligence lifecycle, threat actor profiling, OSINT techniques, CTI platform operation, and intelligence reporting for security teams.

What you'll prove

  • Apply the threat intelligence lifecycle from collection to dissemination
  • Conduct OSINT investigations using structured methodologies
  • Profile threat actors using the Diamond Model and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Operate threat intelligence platforms including MISP and OpenCTI
  • Extract and analyze IOCs from threat reports and malware samples
  • Produce actionable intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences

Frequently asked

CTIA vs GCTI — which is better for threat intel roles?

GCTI from GIAC/SANS carries higher technical recognition. CTIA is more accessible in cost and training availability. Senior threat intelligence roles often prefer GCTI.

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