Only 5 days
Classroom
18/03/2025 (Tuesday)
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.
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 receive:
- Intrusion Analysis tools and VMs in an .ISO image
- Official CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst courseware
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you must have completed the CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) exam.
Benefits
Six reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- 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
- 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
- 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.