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CREST CRTIA

CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst

CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst

Exam fee
$700
Ongoing
Study time
150–300 hrs
Delivery
Test center
Validity
3 yrs (renewal cycle)

› Quality score

28.0 / 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.
Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst — CTI-focused practitioner ECO.
8.0/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Multi-hour practical with intel-analysis scenarios.
7.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Updates align to CREST CTI scheme.
7.0/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Recognised in UK CTI consulting (CBEST/STAR-FS).
5.5/10

› Exam format

Practical: Threat Intelligence Analyst 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 through 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-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.

› Prerequisites

Experience

Experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence 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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