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CREST CCTIM

CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager

CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager

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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

29.5 / 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.
Threat-intelligence-management blueprint covers CTI lifecycle, requirements, dissemination, OPSEC.
8.0/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Mixed format with scenario-based intelligence-product deliverables.
8.0/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Updated every 3 years on CREST's standard cadence.
7.0/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Recognized in CTI-team hiring at MSSPs and large enterprises with formal intel functions.
6.5/10

› Exam format

Practice-based + written. Threat Intelligence Management Assessment.

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-007PD-WRL-006PD-WRL-001
Recognition
UKEUGlobal
Exam languages
en

› Core domains covered

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

A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

Methodology (OSSTMM, PTES), web/network/mobile pentesting, social engineering, purple teaming.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Several years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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