Cyber threat information is any information that can help an organization identify, assess, monitor, and respond to cyber threats. The NIST SP 800-150 provides guidance to help organizations exchange cyber threat information. The guidance addresses sharing of cyber threat information within an organization, consuming and using cyber threat information received from external sources, and producing cyber threat information that can be shared with other organizations.
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Foundation is a certification intended for individuals seeking to validate their foundational knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-150.
This exam covers topics such as terms and definitions, Basics of Cyber Threat Information Sharing (Threat Information Types, Benefits of Information Sharing, and Challenges to Information Sharing), Establishing Sharing Relationships, and Participating in Sharing Relationships.
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Foundation certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence and advance your career. Register for your online exam now!
Exam code |
ITC-152 |
Launch date |
March 5, 2025 |
Exam description |
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Foundation certification exam validates a candidate’s foundational knowledge of cyber threat intelligence in accordance with NIST SP 800-150. |
Current version |
v1 (March 5, 2025) |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book (online proctored exam) |
Number of questions |
40 questions |
Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
Exam duration |
60 minutes |
Level |
Foundation |
Languages |
English and Portuguese |
Exam description |
This exam covers topics such as Terms and Definitions, Basics of Cyber Threat Information Sharing (Threat Information Types, Benefits of Information Sharing, and Challenges to Information Sharing), Establishing Sharing Relationships, and Participating in Sharing Relationships. |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
16 hours |
BLOOM'S TAXONOMY |
Level 1 (Remembering), Level 2 (Understanding) and Level 3 (Applying) |
Recommended reading |
• NIST Special Publication 800-150 - Guide to Cyber Threat Information Sharing |
Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Cybersecurity |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. Scope of NIST SP 800-150 |
10% |
2. Terms and definitions |
25% |
3. Basics of Cyber Threat Information Sharing |
25% |
4. Establishing Sharing Relationships |
20% |
5. Participating in Sharing Relationships |
20% |
Total | 100% |
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There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.
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Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
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