MCTIA Certification
Mandiant Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis (MCTIA) certification verifies the progressive experience, knowledge, and skills required to investigate, analyze, and produce intelligence for a proactive security posture.
- Cost: $250 USD per exam attempt
- Delivery Method: Remote, online proctored (OLP)
Description
The Mandiant Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis (MCTIA) certification exam. The MCTIA certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the progressive experience, knowledge, and skills required to investigate, analyze, and produce intelligence to foster a proactive organizational security posture.
Exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results regarding the skills and knowledge required of a cyber threat intelligence professional. Exams undergo annual reviews and updates to the objectives based on the NIST/NICE framework for AN-ASA-001.
Upon completion of the exam, candidates will receive a pass (70%)/fail score. Those candidates with a passing score will be provided with a certification document and limited rights to use a badge for electronic signatures.
Target audience
This exam is recommended that candidates have three to five years of cyber threat intelligence experience and a firm knowledge and hands-on skills relevant to cyber threat intelligence. See Exam Preparation below for more details.
Benefits
Certification benefits include:
- Earn world-class certifications in cyber security domains
- Higher career opportunity
- Increased job security and stability
- Enhanced credibility within the security industry
Duration and delivery method
Purchasing an exam grants a candidate access to complete one exam attempt. Mandiant Academy and our testing and proctoring partner, Kryterion will provide details. Exams should be completed within 90 days of purchase.
- Remote, online proctored (OLP) with Kryterion’s Webassessor testing platform
- Self-service registration
- Open Enrollment scheduling within your local region and time zone
- Maximum of 50 questions
- Multiple-choice questions
- 60-minutes duration
- Pass (70%) / Fail only - no scaled score
Exam preparation
MCTIA Certification Exam Guide:
Please read this document thoroughly to review the general knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks you would be evaluated on during your examination. Please be aware study materials for this specific exam will not be provided before your scheduled exam date. Plan your exam appointment accordingly if self-study preparation is needed. This exam is not an open-book format and self-study materials are not allowed during the live, proctored exam.
While not required, optional Mandiant courseware could assist to prepare for this job specific skill-based certification. Please be advised, this certification exam is not a content exam review of the courseware. These courses are an optional study guide only.
