Course overview
Why choose the Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) course?
The ECIH Certified Incident Handler course imparts essential skills for identifying and responding to current and emerging computer security threats. Graduates gain competence in managing post-breach repercussions to mitigate financial losses and uphold an organisation's reputation. The curriculum encompasses diverse incident types, risk assessment techniques, legal considerations, and policy formulation.
Certification holders will be successful at creating incident response strategies, handling various incident categories, and navigating laws and regulations. This comprehensive training equips professionals to effectively tackle the complexities of contemporary and emerging cyber threats.
Read on to learn more about the Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certification, its study time, and its prerequisites. If this doesn't seem like the right course for you, explore our wide range of Cyber Security courses, which includes qualifications for entry-level learners.
What you'll learn
- TopicsRisk AssessmentHandling Network Security IncidentsHandling Malicious Code IncidentsHandling Insider ThreatsIncident ReportingIncident RecoverySecurity Policies and LawsIncident Response and Handling StepsForensic Analysis and Incident ResponseComputer Security Incident Response TeamsIntroduction to Incident Response and Handling
Your assessment will take 120 minutes to complete and features 100 multiple-choice questions.
CertificationUpon successfully passing the examination, you’ll receive your ECIH | Certified Incident Handler certification. This is a digital certificate.
Course Guide
The key facts about your online training.
Certification
ECIH – Certified Incident Handler
Study time
60 Guided learning hours (Full-time: 1 month, Part-time: 2-3 months)
Assessment
1 x 120 minutes
Resources
Internet access and email
Prerequisites
Official training from an accredited provider, such as the Learning People, or one year of work experience in information security
Ideal for
Computer forensic analysts, forensic examiners, security analysts
Vendor
EC-Council
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Why become a Certified Incident Handler?
The ECIH course provides a comprehensive understanding of incident handling and response, and upon passing the exam, demonstrates a strong capability in managing cyber security incidents. Industry-recognised, the ECIH certification is a coveted credential for incident handlers, enhancing credibility and opening doors to exciting roles in the field. With this career progression, comes the opportunity for higher salaries, whilst equipping individuals with the skills to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities, minimising security breach impact effectively.
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Average Salary after completing
You can earn an average of £48,253.00 a year
You can earn an average of £48,253.00 a year