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Cyber Threat Intelligence 101
Start learning about cyber threat intelligence with this short intro course taken from our PTIA.
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What's Included
- 4+ hours of training content
- 100% online and on-demand self-study course
- arcX final micro exam
- Includes 2.5+ hours of video training
- Engaging exercises
- 100+ practice questions

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Product Overview
This short course serves as a sneak peek into our incredible Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner course.
During the course you will learn some basic CTI concepts to help get you started:
- What is cyber threat intelligence and why is it useful
- What are threat actors and their motivations
- What are the common threat vectors and vulnerability types
- What is the intelligence lifecycle and why is it so important
The course will begin with a baseline assessment designed to understand your starting knowledge, and will end with a final examination to see how you have performed. Those who successfully pass the final exam will be awarded with the arcX Foundation Level Threat Intelligence Analyst (FTIA) certification.
How This Course Is Delivered
This course is delivered through a combination of interactive content and practical exercises.
Video Content
Immerse yourself in the arcX Cyber Threat Intelligence 101 training course through its core delivery method: video. You'll have access to a comprehensive series of 11 videos, collectively spanning over 2.5 hours of content.
Quizzes
Our bespoke testing engine will ensure you experience a combination of free-form and adaptive tests. These are thoughtfully integrated to reinforce your learning and consistently evaluate your skills.
Practical Exercises
You'll engage in micro-exercises, requiring just a few minutes to complete, and more extensive research projects that extend over hours. Each exercise is structured to gauge your comprehension of various concepts.
Video Content
Included in the course are downloadable intelligence reports and research papers, strategically provided to enhance your understanding of the taught concepts and expand upon them.
Who This Course Is For
This course is well suited for:
- Novices stepping into the field
- Forward-thinking board executives
- Non-technical managers overseeing security operations
- Threat intelligence analysts
- Penetration testing professionals
- Passionate cyber security enthusiasts
Course Details
Instructor
Stewart K Bertram
Stewart has worked within the field of Intelligence and Security for the past 20 years with experience across both the private and public sector. Starting his career in 2004 in the Intelligence Corps of the British Army, Stewart entered the private sector in 2009 and has held a number of roles in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) since then. These have included product development, service delivery and consulting, with his most recent roles involving the management of specialist teams involved in research into the cyber criminal underground and nation state threat actors. Holding both a Masters in Computing and a Master of Letters in Terrorism Studies from St. Andrews University. Stewart was also among the first in the world to pass the CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager (CCTIM) examination. Stewart’s research interests and work have always sat at the intersection of technology, security and people focused issues. These unique areas of focus are bought to bare within his role at arcX, where he is responsible for the design and delivery of the core CREST related CTI courses and oversight of the wider Cyber Threat Intelligence stream.
Difficulty Level
Language
en
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"The courses provided by arcX are the best in terms of content and structure I have come across, that are aligned to CREST's CPTIA and CRTIA exams. An absolute must for anyone wanting to pursue these certifications but also anyone wanting to gain a solid baseline knowledge set for a career in CTI."
Chris
Cyber Threat and Risk Manager
"Great content and fantastic customer service. Put me in a great position to gain my qualification. 10/10 recommend."
Dan
Cyber Security Project Manager
"I have done courses in offensive security, networking, forensics and malware. All from prestigious training vendors. None compare to arcX. I secured a straight transition into a senior CTI role. The platform provided me with insights into my strengths and weaknesses and allowed me to track changes. Very grateful to the guys for this!"
Pat
Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst
Frequently Asked Questions
You will have lifetime access to your course in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. You can work through your course at a pace that suits you. Once you have completed your course you will retain access and be able to refresh your knowledge anytime.
Our courses are delivered on-demand. This means you can start and stop learning whenever you like. There is no time limit and no restriction on how many times you can access course content.
No. CREST exam vouchers need to be purchased separately through CREST or Pearson VUE. You can find further information on our CREST Accreditation page.
Absolutely! Demonstrating your dedication to professional development in cyber security is always valuable. Our certifications are recognised by partner organisations who value our training.
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Cyber Threat Intelligence 101
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