GCTI — GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
The primary GIAC certification for cyber threat intelligence and the most recognized vendor-neutral CTI credential globally. Covers the intelligence cycle, TTP analysis, MITRE ATT&CK application, threat actor profiling, attribution methodology, and intelligence report writing. DoD 8140 approved and consistently cited in CTI analyst job requirements. The MCQ format is a limitation for a discipline that requires genuine analytical thinking, but the content depth genuinely requires understanding of intelligence tradecraft rather than memorization. Best suited for analysts transitioning into CTI roles or current CTI practitioners wanting a recognized credential to validate their analytical methodology skills.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Threat Intelligence |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 999 |
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| Renewal | 4 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | intelligence_cycle, threat_actor_profiling, ttp_analysis, mitre_attack_framework, ioc_analysis, intelligence_collection_planning, threat_report_writing, attribution_methodology |
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