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GIAC GCTI Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Data Collection and Management | 15% | - Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Threat feeds and third-party data - Technical data sources: logs, network traffic, artifacts - Data storage, normalization, and sharing |
| Intelligence Analysis Techniques | 20% | - Link analysis and pivoting - Campaign identification and tracking - Malware analysis and intelligence extraction - Pattern recognition and anomaly detection - Attribution methodologies and limitations - Cognitive biases and analytical tradecraft |
| Intelligence Fundamentals | 15% | - Data sources and collection technologies - Intelligence types: strategic, operational, tactical - Core definitions and concepts - Intelligence lifecycle |
| Intelligence Application and Reporting | 15% | - Threat hunting and incident response support - Actionable intelligence production - Audience-specific reporting - Integrating intelligence into security operations |
| Analytic Frameworks and Models | 20% | - MITRE ATT&CK Framework - Courses of Action Matrix - Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis - Cyber Kill Chain - Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) |
| Advanced Topics and Tradecraft | 15% | - Legal, ethical, and privacy considerations - Threat actor profiling and behavior analysis - Counter-intelligence concepts |
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- Advanced Topics and Tradecraft (15%)
- Analytic Frameworks and Models (20%)
- Data Collection and Management (15%)
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GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence Sample Questions:
What are two important considerations when storing large amounts of threat intelligence data?
Response:
- A. Using only local storage
- B. File name length
- C. Data encryption
- D. Speed of data retrieval
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
Which of the following is a key technique employed in analyzing cyber threat intelligence?
Response:
- A. Network segmentation
- B. Social engineering
- C. Data encryption
- D. Trend analysis
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is an important practice when sharing intelligence across different organizations?
Response:
- A. Ignoring data classification levels
- B. Sharing all collected data without filtering
- C. Establishing trust and information-sharing agreements
- D. Using a single communication channel
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following is a key factor when considering cyber attack attribution?
Response:
- A. The color scheme of the phishing email
- B. Number of employees affected
- C. Attack signatures and malware used
- D. Type of data compromised
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
How can TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates be used in threat intelligence collection?
Response:
- A. By creating secure virtual private networks (VPNs)
- B. By identifying and tracking malicious domains through certificate details
- C. By storing large volumes of threat data
- D. By providing encryption for internal communications
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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