The GIAC Incident Handler 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.
Suggested because GIAC Certified Incident Handler applies to Information Security Analysts. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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