GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GCIH holders have demonstrated their ability to manage security incidents by understanding common attack techniques, vectors and tools as well as defending against and/or responding to such attacks when they occur. The GCIH certification focuses on methods used to detect, respond, and resolve computer security incidents. Professionals holding the GCIH are qualified for hands-on and leadership positions within incident handling teams.

Skills

• Incident Handling
• Incident Response
• Information Security
• Malware
• Network Security
• Penetration Testing
• Reconnaissance
• Security Policy
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security

What it takes to earn this badge

• Candidate submits application for certification attempt
• Accept GIAC's Code of Ethics
• Acquire skills via industry experience or from a training course
• Proctored high stakes exam
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Evidence