GIAC GCTI Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (SANS Institute) |
| Exam Name: | GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | GCTI |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 82–115 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Proctored Exam, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 999 (per attempt, may vary by region/tax) |
| Sample Questions: | GIAC GCTI Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center (Pearson VUE / GIAC proctoring system) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; recommended experience in cybersecurity or threat intelligence is advised. |
GIAC GCTI Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
| Topic 1: Dissemination and Reporting | - Intelligence reporting
- 1. Report structuring and communication
- 2. Audience-specific intelligence products
- Operational integration
- 1. Threat intelligence sharing practices
- 2. Integration into security operations (SOC)
|
| Topic 2: Analysis and Production | - Threat analysis techniques
- 1. Attribution and adversary profiling
- 2. Tactical, operational, and strategic analysis
- Frameworks and methodologies
- 1. MITRE ATT&CK framework usage
- 2. Cyber kill chain concepts
|
| Topic 3: Cyber Threat Intelligence Foundations | - Intelligence lifecycle and requirements
- 1. Intelligence cycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination)
- 2. Intelligence requirements and stakeholder needs
|
| Topic 4: Collection and Processing | - Data collection methods
- 1. Technical and human intelligence inputs
- 2. OSINT and publicly available information sources
- Data processing and normalization
- 1. Indicator management (IOCs)
- 2. Data enrichment and correlation
|
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which factor is least likely to be considered when making an attribution in cyber threat intelligence?
Response:
A. Time zones of the attack
B. Attack signatures
C. Political motives of the threat actor
D. Type of encryption used by the attacker
Question 2
During the __________ phase of the Cyber Kill Chain, the adversary exploits a vulnerability to execute code on the victim's system.
Response:
A. Reconnaissance
B. Delivery
C. Installation
D. Exploitation
Question 3
Which of the following file types are often analyzed for malware content?
Response:
A. .exe
B. .pdf
C. .docx
D. .xlsx
Question 4
What is the main benefit of using link analysis tools in pivoting?
Response:
A. Improved network speeds
B. Enhanced data encryption
C. Visualization of complex relationships between data points
D. Faster malware detection
Question 5
In intelligence analysis, what does the term "confirmation bias" refer to?
Response:
A. The tendency to overestimate the probability of events
B. The tendency to focus on irrelevant data
C. The preference for information that is most recent
D. The tendency to favor information that supports preexisting beliefs
Solutions:
Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: D |
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