EC Council Certified Incident Handler ECIH
Overview:
Introduction:
This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.
The EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certification focuses on structured incident response methodologies, equipping professionals with the knowledge to detect, analyze, and manage security incidents effectively. It provides a comprehensive knowledge on cybersecurity threats, risk assessment frameworks, and forensic procedures necessary for mitigating security breaches. This training program ensures participants gain expertise in incident handling, containment strategies, and compliance with industry regulations.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Explore structured incident response frameworks and methodologies.
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Identify various cyber threats, attack vectors, and their impact.
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Utilize risk management strategies in incident response.
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Identify forensic procedures and digital evidence handling.
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Prepare for the ECIH certification exam.
Targeted Audience:
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Incident response professionals and security analysts.
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System administrators and network security engineers.
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SOC (Security Operations Center) analysts and IT security officers.
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Risk management and compliance professionals.
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Professionals preparing for the ECIH certification.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Incident Response and Cyber Threats:
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Overview of cybersecurity incidents and threat landscapes.
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Incident response frameworks and regulatory compliance.
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Classification of cyber threats and attack vectors.
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Identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) in security incidents.
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Incident management roles and responsibilities.
Unit 2:
Risk Management and Incident Containment:
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Risk assessment and business impact analysis techniques.
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Threat modeling and security policy evaluation methods.
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Containment strategies for malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.
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Crisis communication and incident escalation processes.
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Security measures for limiting organizational exposure.
Unit 3:
Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis:
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Principles of digital forensics in cybersecurity incidents.
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Techniques for identifying and preserving digital evidence.
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Log analysis and network forensic methodologies.
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Importance of reviewing security logs for anomaly detection.
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Chain of custody and forensic reporting requirements.
Unit 4:
Post-Incident Recovery and Security Enhancements:
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Incident eradication and system restoration techniques.
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Key activities for security auditing and breach impact assessments.
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Frameworks for developing and updating incident response plans.
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Continuous improvement strategies for security operations.
Unit 5:
ECIH Certification Exam Preparation:
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ECIH certification structure and key content areas.
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Reviewing key topics and areas of emphasis in the exam syllabus.
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Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
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Resources and study materials for exam preparation.