CREST - Certified Host Intrusion Analyst | CCHIA

Duration

Duration:

Just 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated 3-day Firebrand course for CREST's Certified Host Intrusion Analyst (CC HIA) exam, you'll learn the skills to analyse Windows hosts for evidence of potential compromise and potential infection vectors.

Some of the topics you'll cover include:

  • Windows File Structures
  • Application File Structures
  • Windows Registry Essentials
  • Identifying Suspect Files
  • Memory Analysis
  • Infection Vectors
  • Malware Behaviours and Anti-Forensics

Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique combines both theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on skills. This approach will accelerate your learning and ensure you have the experience to apply your new knowledge when you return to work.

On this course, you'll be prepared for the CREST Certified Host Intrusion (CC HIA) exam. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

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

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-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 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

Some of the content you'll cover includes:

  • Windows File Structures
  • Application File Structures
  • Windows Registry Essentials
  • Identifying Suspect Files
  • Memory Analysis
  • Infection Vectors
  • Malware Behaviours and Anti-Forensics

Exam Track

You'll be prepared for the following exam, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

  • CREST Certified Host Intrusion (CC HIA)

Additional exam information:

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

  • Multiple choice technical examination
  • A hands-on practical examination
  • A long form essay style written paper, testing both technical ability and presentation ability

To pass the exam, you must pass all three sections.

What's Included

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

There are currently no prerequisites for this course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 09 - 31 587 431 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

Reviews

We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
94,80% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

"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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