The EC-Council’s Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) program equips cybersecurity professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively prepare for, detect, manage, and respond to security incidents and threats.
This ANAB-accredited and U.S. DoD 8140-approved program covers the complete Incident Handling and Response (IH&R) lifecycle. It includes hands-on labs and practical exercises focusing on critical tasks such as planning, recording, triaging, notification, containment, and eradication. Participants will learn to manage a wide range of incidents—including malware, email, network, web applications, cloud environments, and insider threats—while aligning with legal, policy, and risk assessment frameworks.
The course also emphasizes post-incident activities, including evidence collection, forensic analysis, and implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
ECIH follows a method-driven approach that delivers a comprehensive and structured framework for incident response. It enables professionals to develop effective IH&R policies and recover organizational assets while minimizing impact.
Recognized for its depth and practicality, the ECIH program is one of the most comprehensive incident handling certifications available, designed to prepare organizations for current and emerging cybersecurity challenges.