Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
- 02 Aprile 2025
- Duration 24 weeks
- 01 June 2026
- Duration: 36 weeks
Gain the expertise to identify, contain, and neutralize incidents before they spread
As an Authorized Training Center of EC-Council, we deliver official E|CIH training and certification
Key features & benefits
100+ real-world labs that prepare you to detect, contain, and resolve cyber incidents effectively
Recognized under ISO/IEC 17024 and aligned with DoD 8570/8140 and NCSC (UK) standards
Learn the structured approach of Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover to strengthen cyber resilience
Covers all 5 functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for compliance and best practices
Build skills to secure cloud, mobile, hybrid, and IoT infrastructures
Earn a globally recognized EC-Council certification mapped to NICE job roles
Practical, in-demand knowledge that organizations expect from incident handlers and SOC professionals
Certified incident handlers are sought after worldwide by enterprises, governments, and security providers
Course outline
Module 01
Introduction to incident handling and response
Introduction to incident handling and response
- Understand information security threats and attack vectors
- Explain various attack and defense frameworks
- Understand information security concepts
- Understand information security incidents
- Understand the incident management process
- Understand incident response automation and orchestration
- Describe various incident handling and response best practices
- Explain various standards related to incident handling and response
- Explain various cyber security frameworks
- Understand incident handling laws and legal compliance
Module 02
Incident handling and response process
Incident handling and response process
- Understand incident handling and response (IH&R) process
- Explain preparation steps for incident handling and response
- Understand incident recording and assignment
- Understand incident triage
- Explain the process of notification
- Understand the process of containment
- Describe evidence gathering and forensics analysis
- Explain the process of eradication
- Understand the process of recovery
- Describe various post-incident activities
- Explain the importance of information sharing activities
Module 03
First response
First response
- Explain the concept of first response
- Understand the process of securing and documenting the crime scene
- Understand the process of collecting evidence at the crime scene
- Explain the process for preserving, packaging, and transporting evidence
Module 04
Handling and responding to malware incidents
Handling and responding to malware incidents
Understand the handling of malware incidents
Explain preparation for handling malware incidents
Understand detection of malware incidents
Explain containment of malware incidents
Describe how to perform malware analysis
Understand eradication of malware incidents
Explain recovery after malware incidents
Understand the handling of malware incidents – case study
Describe best practices against malware incidents
Module 05
Handling and responding to email security incidents
Handling and responding to email security incidents
Understand email security incidents
Explain preparation steps for handling email security incidents
Understand detection and containment of email security incidents
Understand analysis of email security incidents
Explain eradication of email security incidents
Understand the process of recovery after email security incidents
Understand the handling of email security incidents – case study
Explain best practices against email security incidents
Module 06
Handling and responding to network security incidents
Handling and responding to network security incidents
- Understand the handling of network security incidents
- Prepare to handle network security incidents
- Understand detection and validation of network security incidents
- Understand the handling of unauthorized access incidents
- Understand the handling of inappropriate usage incidents
- Understand the handling of denial-of-service incidents
- Understand the handling of wireless network security incidents
- Understand the handling of network security incidents – case study
- Describe best practices against network security incidents
Module 07
Handling and responding to web application security incidents
Handling and responding to web application security incidents
Understand the handling of web application incidents
Explain preparation for handling web application security incidents
Understand detection and containment of web application security incidents
Explain analysis of web application security incidents
Understand eradication of web application security incidents
Explain recovery after web application security incidents
Understand the handling of web application security incidents – case study
Describe best practices for securing web applications
Module 08
Handling and responding to cloud security incidents
Handling and responding to cloud security incidents
Understand the handling of cloud security incidents
Explain various steps involved in handling cloud security incidents
Understand how to handle azure security incidents
Understand how to handle aws security incidents
Understand how to handle google cloud security incidents
Understand the handling of cloud security incidents – case study
Explain best practices against cloud security incidents
Module 09
Handling and responding to insider threats
Handling and responding to insider threats
Understand the handling of insider threats
Explain preparation steps for handling insider threats
Understand detection and containment of insider threats
Explain analysis of insider threats
Understand eradication of insider threats
Understand the process of recovery after insider attacks
Understand the handling of insider threats – case study
Describe best practices against insider threats
Module 10
Handling and responding to endpoint security incidents
Handling and responding to endpoint security incidents
Understand the handling of endpoint security incidents
Explain the handling of mobile-based security incidents
Explain the handling of iot-based security incidents
Explain the handling of ot-based security incidents
Understand the handling of endpoint security incidents – case study
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Training prerequisites
Core knowledge
Basic understanding of information security concepts and cyber threats.
Awareness of how IT infrastructure and business systems operate.
Technical skills
Familiarity with security incident basics (malware, phishing, DoS, insider threats).
Ability to recognize common attack vectors and security vulnerabilities.
Understanding of fundamental response steps: detection, containment, eradication, recovery.
OS & tools
Confident in using Windows and Linux operating systems.
Ability to work with basic security tools (antivirus, SIEM dashboards, log analysis tools).
Understanding of file systems, user management, and system monitoring.
Training & register details
TRAINING OVERVIEW
Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
Master the skills to detect, respond, and recover from cyber incidents
Training Duration:3 days (24 hours)
Format: Instructor-Led Online
Level: Intermediate
Language: Ukrainian
Materials: English | 12 months valid
Labs: 24/7 180 days access
Exam Attempts: 1 offline
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Submit your application
Submit a quick application to let us know you’re interested in the course.
2. Intro call
We’ll schedule a short call to learn more about your goals and expectations.
3. Confirm your spot
Get accepted and complete the paperwork. We’ll send you all the info you need.
4. Start learning
Access your learning platform and get familiar with the materials.
5. Join the community
Get access to the student chat, events, and mentorship opportunities.
Who is E|CIH for?
Cybersecurity experts
Advance your career by mastering incident handling, response, and digital forensics to tackle modern threats.
SOC analysts & security teams
Strengthen your organization’s frontline defense with structured incident handling practices.
Government & defense
Trusted framework for agencies and defense sectors to build advanced cyber incident response capabilities.
Educators
Expand your cybersecurity programs with an accredited course covering practical and real-world incident response.
FAQ
What does an E|CIH do?
An E|CIH candidate is responsible for handling post-breach consequences. They apply various incident handling and response standards and best practices to reduce the financial and reputational damage organizations endure after a cyber attack incident.
What is the E|CIH?
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH) is one of the best incident handling programs that equips candidates with the knowledge and skills organizations require to handle post-data breach consequences. This program offers a structured approach and trains students in the 9 incident handling and response stages, including post-incident activities (containment, eradication, evidence gathering, forensic analysis, etc.).
Why is incident handling important?
With cyber attacks growing in intensity and frequency, the need for incident handling is becoming increasingly critical. Incident handling is an essential part of a cybersecurity strategy, which helps in effectively responding to cyber attack incidents to reduce financial and reputational damage and restore business operations by improving recovery time.
Which industries need an Incident Handler?
Some of the main industries that require incident handlers include finance and banking, healthcare, government, retail and e-commerce, energy and utilities, technology, education, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.
Is the E|CIH for beginners?
No, the E|CIH course is designed to cater to mid-level to senior-level cyber security professionals. Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the cyber security domain can apply for this program. Individuals who have experience in information security and who want to expand their knowledge and skills in incident handling and response are also eligible.
What resources are provided in the E|CIH program?
The resources provided in the program include the following:
- 1600+ pages in the comprehensive student manual
- 800+ incident handling and response tools
- 780+ illustrated instructor slides
- 125 incident handling templates, checklists, and toolkits
- 95 labs simulating a real-time environment (covered in 22 scenario-based labs)
- 10+ incident handling playbooks and runbooks
Is the E|CIH a hands-on program?
Yes, the E|CIH is a hands-on program with fifty percent of the class time dedicated to labs. Students gain real-time experience handling IH&R scenarios by leveraging the latest tools, techniques, methodologies, and frameworks.
What do I get as a student in E|CIH?
The E|CIH is the most comprehensive incident handling and response certification available today. Students pursuing the E|CIH training get exposed to 800+ incident handling and response tools and leverage over 95 advanced labs to gain hands-on exposure in dealing with real-life scenarios. The E|CIH program has been developed after a rigorous Task, Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (TKSA) analysis from the relevant job postings of various multinational organizations, which can support candidates in their pursuit of employment with such corporations.