Course Description and Overview
Overview
Topics Covered
Introduction to Incident Handling and Response
- Incident Handling and Response Process
- Forensic Readiness and First Response
- Handling and Responding to Malware Incidents
- Handling and Responding to Email Security Incidents
- Handling and Responding to Network Security Incidents
- Handling and Responding to Web Application Security Incidents
- Handling and Responding to Cloud Security Incidents
- Handling and Responding to Insider Threats
- Handling and Responding to Endpoint Security Incidents
Who Would Benefit
This course will significantly benefit incident handlers, risk assessment administrators, penetration testers, cyber forensic investigators, venerability assessment auditors, system administrators, system engineers, firewall administrators, network managers, IT managers, IT professionals and anyone interested in incident handling and response.
Prerequisites
Have a prior networking foundation.
ECIH Exam Info
- Exam Title: EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
- Exam Code: 212-89
- Number of Questions: 100
- Exam Format: Multiple Choice
- Duration: 3 hours
- Passing Score: The passing score varies between 60% to 78%, depending on the specific exam form.
- Test Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal
Course Length
- 2 Days
- 16 Hours
Course Outline
Foundational Understanding:
- Grasp core incident handling principles within information systems.
- Identify and analyze emerging computer security threats.
- Understand the incident response workflow and processes.
Incident Classification and Response:
- Classify and respond effectively to various security incidents like network threats, malicious code, and insider attacks.
- Develop strategies to mitigate and manage different incident types.
- Understand time and cost metrics and difficulties to resolve incidents.
- See examples of modern attacks and current approaches done to respond.
Risk Assessment and Compliance:
- Utilize risk assessment methodologies specific to incident handling.
- Understand the impact of laws, regulations, and policies on incident response.
Policy Development and Implementation:
- Formulate and implement incident-handling policies based on industry standards.
- Ensure alignment and integration of policies within organizational frameworks.
Team Roles, Reporting, and Recovery:
- Define roles within incident response teams and establish effective reporting methods.
- Apply recovery techniques to restore systems and ensure business continuity post-incidents.
Practical Proficiency:
- Apply learned skills in simulated incident handling scenarios.
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing security incidents practically.
Ethical Conduct:
- Uphold ethical standards throughout incident handling procedures.
- Address ethical dilemmas that may arise during incident response.
Follow On Courses
- CEH
- EDRP
- CISSP
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Start Date | End Date | Location | Days | In Person | Online |
May. 27, 2025 | May. 28, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jul. 01, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Sep. 02, 2025 | Sep. 03, 2025 |
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Nov. 24, 2025 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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FAQs
The EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certification was created by EC-Council to ensure that the IT professional has the knowledge and skills to systematically handle and respond to different types of Cyber Security incidents to an organization. Whether the disaster was a result of a malicious attacker or human-induced mistakes, the ECIH professional will ensure that the organization effected can identify, contain, and recover from an attack. The ECIH certification also demonstrates the proper approach to restore regular operations of the organization and mitigate the negative impact from the business operations. To reduce the risk of another attack, ECIH professionals will draft security policies to ensure quality of service is maintained at the agreed levels.
Yes, the ECIH certification is an advanced-level certification
No, the ECIH certification is not an entry-level certification.
No organization is safe from cyberattacks and as more businesses make the digital transformation, professionals with Incident handling and response experience will be highly sought after.
Yes, ECIIH certification provides incident handling skills and knowledge mapped to industry standard frameworks such as NICE and CREST.