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CREST CCHIA

CREST Certified Host intrustion Analyst

CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst

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Exam fee
$700
Ongoing
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Study time
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Delivery
Test center
Validity
3 yrs (renewal cycle)

› Quality score

31.5 / 40

Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.

Blueprint rigor
How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.
Detailed CREST syllabus covering host-intrusion analysis, malware triage, memory + disk forensics. Rigorous scoping.
8.5/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Mixed-format exam with substantial practical components — hours-long lab work alongside MCQ.
9.0/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
CREST updates infrequently; syllabus refresh roughly every 3 years.
7.0/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Strong recognition in UK + EU MSSP / SOC hiring; less common in US listings outside CREST-member organizations.
7.0/10

› Exam format

Practical-based: host-based intrusion analysis in simulated environment.

Retake policy
Fee: $750 per attempt
Wait: 30d between attempts

30-day wait typical. Practical components may require longer waits.

› Recertification

Valid for 3 years. Renewal via proof of current activity + CPD.

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

PD-WRL-003PD-WRL-001PD-WRL-002
Recognition
UKEUGlobal
Exam languages
en

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A10Security Operations

SOC operations, SIEM tuning, SOAR playbooks, alert triage, log analysis, runbook development.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Experience in host forensics and intrusion analysis.

› Careers that commonly pursue this cert

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Analyze adversary behavior, track threat actors, and produce actionable intelligence that drives defensive decisions.

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