CREST - Registered Intrusion Analyst | CR IA

Duration

Duration:

Only 5 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this 5-day accelerated CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst (CR IA) course, you'll become familiar with the whole story of a cyber-attack - from intrusion detection to malware reverse engineering - 20% faster than traditional training.

This is the first cross discipline course of its kind that covers the essential knowledge and hands-on practical skills needed for intrusion detection, incident handling, computer/network forensics and malware reverse engineering.

This accelerated CR IA training will teach you essential knowledge and hands-on practical skills through Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique.

Your expert instructor will guide you through how to detect and handle an attack and how to trace, acquire, investigate, analyse and re-construct the incident. You'll learn to lay groundwork for malware analysis by presenting the key tools and techniques malware analysts use to examine malicious programs.

You'll also learn:

  • Soft Skills and Incident Handling - record keeping and incident chronology
  • Core Technical Skills - IP protocols, OS fingerprinting and host analysis techniques
  • Background Information Gathering & Open Source - DNS
  • Network Intrusion Analysis - network traffic cpature, incoming attacks and flase positive acknowledgement
  • Analysing Host Intrusions - identifying suspect files, infection vectors and live malware analysis
  • Reverse Engineering Malware - windows executable file formats and functionality identification

Access to 24/7 labs means that you can test your theoretical skills with practical exercises anytime you like.

This course builds on the skills learnt in the CPIA and prepares you for the CRIA exam. Don't pass the exam first time? Don't worry - we've got you covered with your Certification Guarantee.

If you're a systems administrator, incident handler, IT manager, Government or law enforcement wishing to expand your knowledge on Digital Forensics, this course is ideal for you.

The CRIA certification is also ideal for those hoping to start a career in Intrusion Analysis or Digital Forensics.

Note: This course is provided in conjunction with InfoSec Skills®, who are a CREST accredited training organisation.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 5-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Module 1: Soft Skills and Incident Handling

  • Incident Chronology
  • Record Keeping, Interim Reporting & Final Results

Module 2: Core Technical Skills

  • IP Protocols
  • Common Classes of Tools
  • OS Fingerprinting
  • Application Fingerprinting
  • Network Access Control Analysis
  • File System Permissions
  • Host Analysis Techniques

Module 3: Background Information Gathering & Open Source

  • Domain Name Server (DNS)

Module 4: Network Intrusion Analysis

  • Network Traffic Capture
  • Data Sources and Network Log Sources
  • Network Configuration Security Issues
  • Beaconing
  • Command and Control Channels
  • Exfiltration of Data
  • Incoming Attacks
  • Reconnaissance
  • Internal Spread and Privilege Escalation
  • False Positive Acknowledgement

Module 5: Analysing Host Intrusions

  • Windows File Structures
  • Application File Structures
  • Windows Registry Essentials
  • Identifying Suspect Files
  • Infection vectors
  • Live Malware Analysis

Module 6: Reverse Engineering Malware

  • Functionality Identification
  • Processor Architectures
  • Windows Executable File Formats
  • Behavioural Analysis

Module 7: CRIA Exam Preparation & Mock Exam

  • CRIA - Examination Guidance
  • CRIA - Practice Exam

Exam Track

The CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst is an open book exam comprising of multiple choice questions weighed on difficulty. You'll also be implementing theory learnt by performing basic network and host intrusion analysis as well as malware reverse engineering.

Exam time: 2.5 hours

The exam fee is not included in the course price. If you wish to take the exam, we’ll provide instructions on how to register.

What's Included

On this course you'll recieve:

  • Intrusion Analysis tools and VMs in an .ISO image
  • Official CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst course ware

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you must have completed the CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) exam.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.65% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.


"Great to learn with a motivated and fun instructor who genuinely wants you to succeed. The training environment and those you are learning with was motivating and promoted positive engagement and interaction. In summary, an excellent course and teach method."
JC. (18.9.2023 (Monday) to 21.9.2023 (Thursday))

"Firebrand had good communication before the course began, the instructor was knowledgeable and credible, and covered many aspects of both CTI and management, in good detail."
Anonymous. (18.9.2023 (Monday) to 21.9.2023 (Thursday))

"Thanks to our instructor, I really enjoyed the course, materials was explained and taught well. He has a deep knowledge of Cyber Security and I’m looking forward to sitting my exam!"
Toju Nanna, Proact IT. (8.8.2023 (Tuesday) to 11.8.2023 (Friday))

"Instructor was patient, explained well, interactive"
RW. (1.8.2023 (Tuesday) to 4.8.2023 (Friday))

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and able to answer questions proficiently. In regards to practical application of threat intelligence, the instructor provided useful recommendations"
Anonymous (1.8.2023 (Tuesday) to 4.8.2023 (Friday))

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