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Professional CertificationsOSINT & Threat Intelligence

Complete guide to recognized certifications to become an expert in threat intelligence and open source intelligence

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OSINT Certifications

Open Source Intelligence & Investigation

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SANS SEC487 - GIAC OSINT (GOSI)

SANS Institute

$8,525 + $979 exam
6 days
Gold Standard
  • Absolute OSINT reference
  • Advanced professional techniques
  • MITRE ATT&CK & MISP included
  • International recognition
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FreeBeginner

Cybrary - OSINT Fundamentals

Cybrary

Free
2-3 hours
Excellent starter
  • Freely accessible
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Certificate included
  • Regularly updated
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AccessibleIntermediate

COSI - Certified OSINT Investigator

McAfee Institute

$395
~20 hours
Great value
  • Affordable pricing
  • Self-paced training
  • Active community
  • Recognized certification
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CTI Certifications

Cyber Threat Intelligence & Analysis

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SANS FOR578 - GIAC CTI (GCTI)

SANS Institute

$8,525 + $979 exam

6 days

Expert

Gold Standard

  • World reference in CTI
  • Complete intelligence cycle
  • MITRE ATT&CK & Threat Hunting
  • Professional tools (MISP, Maltego)
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AccessibleIntermediate

EC-Council CTIA

EC-Council

~$850

3 days

Intermediate

Safe value

  • Moderate pricing
  • International recognition
  • Complete threat landscape
  • Respected certification
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CREST CCTIA

CREST

~$950

4h exam

Advanced

European excellence

  • European standard
  • Demanding technical exam
  • Worldwide recognition
  • Validity 3 years
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AffordableBeginner

Cybrary - Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cybrary

$39/month (Insider Pro)

4-5 hours

Beginner

Excellent value for money

  • Very accessible pricing
  • Practical labs included
  • Solid CTI fundamentals
  • Regular updates
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Choose your learning path

Recommendations based on your experience level

🎓

Beginner (0-2 years)

  • 1Cybrary OSINT Fundamentals (Free)
  • 2Cybrary CTI ($39/month)
  • 3McAfee COSI ($395)
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Intermediate (2-5 years)

  • 1EC-Council CTIA ($850)
  • 2CREST CCTIA ($950)
  • 3Invest in SANS if budget allows
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Expert (5+ years)

  • 1SANS FOR578 - GCTI
  • 2SANS SEC487 - GOSI
  • 3CREST CCTIA

💼 Career Impact

📈 Average salaries (USA 2025)

  • • Junior CTI/OSINT Analyst : $65-80K/year
  • • Senior Analyst (with cert) : $95-120K/year
  • • Expert (SANS cert) : $120-150K/year
  • • Lead CTI : $150-180K/year

🎯 Opportunities

  • • Salary increase : +15-25%
  • • Market demand : Very high
  • • Remote work : Common
  • • International : Recognized certifications
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