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DISCOVER CUTTING-EDGE CYBER COUNTERINTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES AND POSITION YOURSELF AS AN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CYBER COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXPERT WITH THIS INDUSTRY RENOWNED BOARD CERTIFICATION.

  • Learn how to identify and investigate cyber criminals trying to target your organization or agency.
  • Learn how to conduct cyber counterintelligence missions and provide actionable intelligence to mitigate the threat.
  • Gain the credibility, knowledge, and expertise you need to propel yourself ahead of the competition and become well-known as a thought leader in the investigative and intelligence industry...
  • Enjoy 24/7 online access to the latest tutorials and live instructor support in a self-paced course you can take from the comfort of your home...


A Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst works at all levels of the federal government which include FBI, NSA, CIA, USS, DOD, and DEA. CCTA’s also work at large multi-national corporations as well as protecting organizations from the theft of proprietary information, trade secrets, assets, merchandise, customer information and more. The CCTA® credential and designation is a game-changer for the industry and your career!

Even better yet! This certification program and all the resources are entirely online and self-study! No matter when you want it, where you want it or where you are located around the world, it will be available 24/7/365. The need has never been higher as hackers, terrorist and cybercriminals continue to target our businesses, government, personal information, and way of life, having certified professionals capable of identifying investigating and prosecuting these individuals is a must.

What if instead, you could access engaging video tutorials at your pace, ONLINE, 24/7 that showed you exactly how to conduct online cyber counterintelligence investigations more quickly and easily than you ever dreamed possible? How about learning real-world applications and techniques through hands-on analytic cyber intelligence, counterintelligence, and investigative exercises?

And what if you could tap into the unmatched knowledge and expertise of some of the world's foremost experts and practitioners to understand how to maximize counterintelligence methodologies that stand to be gained from the cyber landscape.

  • You'd feel confident and self-assured as an investigator, knowing that you have the knowledge and skills to quickly conduct online effective investigations that keep your business, agency, government, and nation safe.
  • You'd feel optimistic, knowing that our advanced counterintelligence methodologies have opened up a new world of intelligence... and you know exactly how to use it to drive investigative strategies and ensure you're targeting the most dangerous threats.
  • You'd feel relieved, knowing that you don't have to waste hours upon hours or spend tens of thousands of dollars trying to figure how to effectively navigate social media and utilize it as an investigative professional.
  • You'd enjoy more time and less stress, speeding up the investigative process by effortlessly conducting cyber counterintelligence operations.
  • You'd feel proud, knowing you're the go-to expert in your niche that your peers, employer, and others turn to when it comes to conducting effective cyber counterintelligence investigations that get results and deliver actionable intelligence.


What would that do for your career?

Those who earn the nationally accredited credential you're about to discover go on to experience some of the world's most prestigious and exciting intelligence and investigative careers in both the public and private sectors.

With this board certification, you'll not only have the skills, knowledge, and expertise you need to track down cyber criminals and glean intelligence from the cyber landscape... but you'll also become known as an industry expert in conducting quick and effective cyber counterintelligence investigations.

BUT ISN'T GETTING A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BOARD CERTIFICATION TIME CONSUMING AND EXPENSIVE?

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As the #1 ranked education company in the world on the Inc 500/5000, McAfee Institute is dedicated to helping as many people as possible access the knowledge and expertise they need to position themselves as thought leaders in their market.

With the help of our national award-winning Founder and CEO, Josh McAfee, who is one of the most recognized and most in-demand authorities in the industry, we've created one of the most exciting and in-demand programs ever to hit the intelligence/investigative industry!

We combined the insight and expertise of hundreds of the industry's top leaders, from federal, local, and state law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, investigations, fraud, and more to bring you the most up-to-date and effective training possible in cyber and social media investigations.

YOU CAN ENROLL RISK-FREE THANKS TO OUR 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!

You have 3 days from the time you enroll to explore the program and if you don't like it we will gladly give you your money back.

At McAfee, we don't just want our students to have to settle for "satisfactory" results or instruction. Let's save mediocrity for the criminals who give themselves away on online. What we're doing here is giving you the training, knowledge, and real-world experience to turn yourself into a confident and credible online investigator who skillfully gleans powerful intelligence from the cyber landscape at will.

We're helping you achieve the credibility and expert authority that will skyrocket your career and propel you miles ahead of the competition.

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ENROLL RISK-FREE TODAY... AND BECOME THE LEADING INVESTIGATIVE EXPERT, YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF BEING!  

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    Surveys consistently suggest that McAfee Institute (M.I.) Board certified professionals earn higher salaries (up to a 30% increase) and gain more opportunities for career advancement.

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    Certification proves to prospective employers that your expertise is confirmed by McAfee Institute, the leader in intelligence and investigative professional development.

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    Documented evidence of your professional achievement leads to recognition and respect for your abilities as an intelligence and investigative professional.

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    Recertification requirements, combined with a variety of learning resources, ensure that your knowledge keeps pace with a rapidly changing field.

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the CCTA!

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Welcome and Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Introduction: Chris Edin - Director of Training

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. Live Instructor Support: Q & A

    5. Group Forum Discussion: Introduce Yourself!

    6. Course Guide & Expectations

    7. Group Forum Discussion

    8. Supplemental Resources

    9. CCTA Official Study Manual

    10. Professional Code of Conduct

    11. Honesty Policy

    12. Quiz: Introduction & Policies

    1. The Foundation of OSINT (Reading Assignment)

    2. The Foundation of OSINT

    3. Defining an OSINT Standard

    4. OSIF Sub-types

    5. Defining and Using Intelligence

    6. Prep Review Quiz: Foundations of OSINT

    1. The Intelligence Cycle (Reading Assignment)

    2. The Intelligence Cycle

    3. Planning & Directing

    4. Collection & Data Gathering

    5. Processing & Exploitation

    6. Analysis and Production

    7. Dissemination

    8. Evaluation & Feedback

    9. Prep Review Quiz: The Intelligence Cycle

    1. Intelligence Collection Disciplines (Reading Assignment)

    2. Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    3. Prep Review Quiz: Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    1. Data Protection and Privacy Law (Reading Assignment)

    2. Data Protection and Privacy Law

    3. Prep Review Quiz: Data Protection

    1. Setting Up a Lab & Virtual Machine

    2. Virtual Machine Overview and Installation - Windows

    3. Virtual Machine Installation - Mac

    4. Prep Review Quiz: Setting up a Lab & Virtual Machine

About this course

  • $597.00
  • 209 lessons
  • 14.5 hours of video content

Eligibility Requirements

Learn if you are eligible to take one of our programs

Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of experience in investigations, IT, fraud, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention. OR

Associates degree plus four years of experience as stated above. OR

High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above.

Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a CCTA. Applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a CCIP.

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What if I do not meet the eligibility requirements?

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements above that's OK! We offer a qualified program where you can get the same great training and earn a "Qualified" credential. Then when you meet the eligibility all you need to do is return and purchase the Certified Exam License to sit for the exam and earn your "Certified" credential.

Renewal

How often do our certifications need renewed?

You have to renew the board certification every two years, once you are certified. The cost is $125 for an additional two years.

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