Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) — Question 55

You are a cybersecurity analyst working at a financial institution. An unusual pattern of financial transactions was detected, suggesting potential fraud or money laundering. What specific type of threat intelligence would you rely on to analyze these financial activities and identify potential risks?

Answer options

• A. TECHINT
• B. CHIS
• C. SOCINT
• D. FININT

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is FININT, as it specifically focuses on financial intelligence, which is crucial for analyzing financial transactions and identifying risks related to fraud or money laundering. TECHINT (technical intelligence) relates to technology, CHIS (human intelligence) deals with human sources, and SOCINT (social media intelligence) focuses on social media data, none of which are as directly relevant to financial activities as FININT.