GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Issued by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

The GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH) certification validates a practitioner's ability to detect, respond, and resolve computer security incidents using a wide range of essential security skills. GCIH certification holders have the knowledge needed to manage security incidents by understanding common attack techniques, vectors and tools, as well as defend against and respond to such attacks when they occur.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

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

Earning Criteria

Standards

ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Body

ANAB accreditation is generally recognized as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation.

GCIH received ANAB accreditation December 2009

Evidence

Analyst

Analyst Number

48510