Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)

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01. At a Glance

About the course

CTIA teaches the full intelligence lifecycle — collection, processing, analysis, dissemination — so you can produce intel that actually changes how your SOC defends. Macksofy's lab includes MISP, OpenCTI and real-world threat feeds.

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02. Who Is This Course For

• SOC analysts moving into threat intel
• Threat hunters and intel analysts
• Security architects building TI programs

Prerequisites

• CSA or 1+ year of SOC/security experience
• Basic networking + log familiarity

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03. What You Will Be Able To Do

• Plan and execute a threat intelligence program
• Collect, analyze and disseminate actionable intel
• Use MISP, OpenCTI and commercial feeds effectively
• Pass the CTIA (312-85) exam

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04. Curriculum — 7 Modules

Module structure and topic coverage authored by Macksofy Technologies based on the publicly-published vendor syllabus, current as of the issue date of this brochure. Vendor reserves the right to revise content; Macksofy keeps cohort material aligned to the latest release.

1. Module 01

   Module 01 · Introduction to Threat Intelligence

   4 topics
   • Cyber threat intelligence types — strategic, operational, tactical, technical
   • Threat intelligence program lifecycle
   • Maturity models (CTI-CMM)
   • Stakeholder mapping
2. Module 02

   Module 02 · Cyber Threats and Kill Chain Methodology

   4 topics
   • Cyber threats, attack vectors, threat actors
   • Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain
   • MITRE ATT&CK framework deep-dive
   • Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
3. Module 03

   Module 03 · Requirements, Planning, Direction & Review

   4 topics
   • Defining intelligence requirements (PIR / SIR)
   • Threat modeling for the enterprise
   • Stakeholder priority intelligence requirements
   • Program planning & governance
4. Module 04

   Module 04 · Data Collection and Processing

   5 topics
   • OSINT collection — theHarvester, Maltego, Shodan, Censys
   • HUMINT, SIGINT, TECHINT sources
   • Dark-web monitoring
   • MISP / OpenCTI / Yeti deployment
   • STIX / TAXII format basics
5. Module 05

   Module 05 · Data Analysis

   5 topics
   • Structured analytic techniques (ACH, Red Team, Devil's Advocate)
   • Adversary attribution — cautious, evidence-based
   • Confidence scoring & analytical confidence
   • Pivoting on IOCs
   • MITRE ATT&CK Navigator workflows
6. Module 06

   Module 06 · Intelligence Reporting and Dissemination

   4 topics
   • Strategic, operational, tactical reporting formats
   • TLP (Traffic Light Protocol) handling
   • Briefing executives and SOC teams
   • SIEM IOC integration & automation
7. Module 07

   Capstone · Build a Threat-Intel Program (Macksofy)

   3 topics
   • End-to-end MISP deployment + IOC pipeline
   • Real industry threat-actor profile
   • Producing a quarterly intel report

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05. Tools You Will Operate

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06. Career Outcomes

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07. Placement Support

Macksofy's placement desk works directly with 80+ hiring partners across India and the UAE. Resume coaching, mock interviews and direct intros included.

• 1:1 resume + LinkedIn rewrite with our hiring desk
• Mock interviews with active practitioners
• Direct intros to BFSI, fintech and Big-4 partners
• UAE placement support (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)

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08. Why Macksofy

• Vendor-true delivery — Macksofy is an EC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) delivering practitioner-led bootcamps with exam-prep support.
• Practitioner-led delivery — every Macksofy instructor is a working OSCP / OSWE / OSEP / CISA-certified consultant on real client engagements during the week.
• Mentor support until you pass — extended access to mentor office hours and exam-day prep at no additional cost.
• Placement desk — Macksofy works with 80+ hiring partners across India and the UAE; your post-course resume, portfolio review and mock interviews are included.
• Indian classroom + online cohorts — onsite delivery in Mumbai BKC and Hyderabad HITEC City; live virtual cohorts pan-India with recordings.

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09. How to Enrol

1. Submit the enquiry form at macksofy.com/contact or call +91 99308 24239.
2. A Macksofy advisor will respond within 4 business hours with the next batch dates, payment terms and invoice.
3. Confirm enrolment via NEFT / RTGS / corporate card. EMI options available for select courses.
4. Receive welcome kit, lab credentials and the cohort calendar within 24 hours of confirmation.