Certified Incident Handler

The EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) course is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and respond to cyber incidents effectively. The course covers various aspects of incident handling, including preparing for, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats. Participants will learn how to manage incidents related to data breaches, malware attacks, ransomware, insider threats, and more. ECIH emphasizes developing robust incident response plans, legal considerations, and best practices for minimizing the impact of incidents on organizations. This course is ideal for incident responders, security officers, and any professionals involved in managing security incidents.

The ECIH course is ideal for professionals who want to deepen their expertise in incident handling and response, enabling them to effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with cyber incidents.

• The ECIH certification is recognised globally, demonstrating your competency and readiness to handle complex cyber incidents effectively.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the entire incident handling and response process, enabling you to manage incidents from detection to recovery.
• Engage in real-world simulations and exercises that provide practical experience in handling various types of incidents and cyber threats.
• ECIH certification opens opportunities for roles such as incident handler, SOC analyst, cybersecurity consultant, and incident response team leader.
• Learn how to mitigate and minimise the damage caused by cyber incidents, ensuring faster recovery and reducing downtime and costs for your organization.
• Acquire knowledge of the legal aspects of incident handling, ensuring that your incident response efforts comply with laws and regulations.
• Improve your ability to coordinate incident response efforts across various teams and stakeholders, fostering better collaboration during a crisis.
• Use the knowledge gained to develop proactive incident response strategies, helping to strengthen your organisation’s defences against future threats.

By the end of the ECIH course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Incident Handling and Response Process, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
• Identify and Respond to Security Incidents, such as malware infections, phishing attacks, insider threats, and data breaches.
• Develop and Implement Incident Response Plans, detailing procedures for detection, containment, communication, and mitigation during cyber incidents.
• Perform Forensic Investigation to investigate incidents, gather and analyse digital evidence, and ensure its integrity for legal and compliance purposes.
• Manage Incident Recovery, including system restoration, threat removal, and strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Handle Legal and Regulatory Compliance considerations associated with incident response, including data privacy laws, breach notification requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with Cross-Functional Teams to ensure a unified and effective response.
• Perform Post-Incident Reporting and Analysis of incident data, and recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.

• Participants should have a good understanding of cybersecurity principles, including concepts related to threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, and defense mechanisms.
• Some prior experience working with network security, system administration, or information security is beneficial for understanding incident response procedures.
• Basic familiarity with the incident handling lifecycle and exposure to incident response activities can help participants grasp advanced topics more easily.
• Holding foundational certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CompTIA Security+ can be advantageous, as these programs cover basic security and ethical hacking concepts relevant to incident handling.
• While not strictly required, having hands-on experience or previous coursework in cybersecurity will help maximize the learning experience during the ECIH course.

Exam Code: ECIH

Duration: 180 minutes

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