EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)

The EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) is a professional certification program offered by the EC-Council, a leading organization in the field of cybersecurity certification and training. The ECIH certification is designed to validate the skills and knowledge required to effectively handle and respond to cybersecurity incidents within an organization.

The role of an incident handler is to identify, respond to, and resolve cybersecurity incidents. They play a crucial role in minimizing the impact of incidents, containing the threat, and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible. ECIH-certified professionals are equipped with the necessary skills to handle incidents of varying complexity and severity.

To obtain the EC-Council ECIH certification, candidates must demonstrate their understanding and proficiency in various areas related to incident handling, including:

1. Incident Handling and Response Process: Understanding the incident handling lifecycle, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks: Knowledge of different types of threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors commonly encountered in cybersecurity incidents.
3. Incident Classification and Incident Analysis: Ability to classify incidents based on severity, impact, and priority, and perform in-depth incident analysis to determine the root cause and potential impact.
4. Forensic Readiness and First Response: Understanding the importance of forensic readiness, evidence collection, preservation, and the appropriate actions to be taken during the initial response phase.
5. Incident Reporting and Communication: Knowledge of effective incident reporting and communication techniques, including documenting incident details and coordinating with stakeholders.
6. Incident Recovery and Post-Incident Activities: Proficiency in implementing recovery measures, evaluating the effectiveness of incident response actions, and conducting post-incident reviews.

To achieve the ECIH certification, candidates must pass the corresponding exam conducted by the EC-Council. The exam evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and skills in incident handling and response methodologies.