FTIA — arcX Foundation Level Threat Intelligence Analyst
arcX's free entry-level CTI credential, awarded on passing the final exam embedded in the free 'Cyber Threat Intelligence 101' course (~2.5 hours, 11 modules). Covers CTI definitions, the intelligence lifecycle, threat actor concepts, and analyst terminology. Unproctored on-platform exam, lifetime validity, no renewal. arcX is a CREST Accredited Training Provider and this course is positioned as the free on-ramp toward the PTIA and ultimately the CREST CPTIA exam. The FTIA itself is a course-completion certificate — not a CREST-issued certification. Zero cost makes it a practical starting point for anyone exploring CTI before investing in GCTI or CREST pathways.
| Issuer | arcX |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Threat Intelligence |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | Free |
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| Renewal | lifetime |
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| Skills | threat_intelligence_fundamentals, intelligence_cycle, cti_terminology, threat_actor_concepts, intelligence_reporting_basics |
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