course | Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
Join our Certified Incident Handler (CIH) course in GCC. Gain practical certified incident handler cih skills with expert guidance, real cases, and a
IT-2534 | Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
Course Sector : Information Technology
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 13/12/2026 | 17/12/2026 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 25/01/2027 | 29/01/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 12/04/2027 | 16/04/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 26/07/2027 | 30/07/2027 | London | $4,950 | Book now |
Course Introduction
The Certified Incident Handler (CIH) program is designed to equip professionals with the core competencies to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber incidents across a range of environments.
In a world of escalating cyber threats, incident handling is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. This intensive, hands-on course empowers participants with the latest methodologies in handling network intrusions, data breaches, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Through real-world case studies, frameworks, and simulation exercises, learners gain the confidence to manage incident lifecycles and reduce business risks with professionalism and speed.
Course objective
- Understand the principles, phases, and frameworks of incident handling
- Recognize types and categories of cybersecurity incidents
- Prepare and implement an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Investigate and contain malware, insider threats, and DoS/DDoS attacks
- Apply forensic techniques in evidence collection and analysis
- Coordinate post-incident recovery, documentation, and lessons learned
- Communicate with internal/external stakeholders effectively during incidents
Course audience
- Incident Response Team Members and Managers
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts
- Cybersecurity Engineers and Consultants
- Network Administrators and Security Architects
- Risk Management and IT Compliance Professionals
- Forensics and Threat Intelligence Analysts
Course Outline | DAY 01
Introduction to Incident Handling & Response Frameworks
- Understanding incident types and classification
- Cyber threat landscape: threats, actors, vectors
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Incident response frameworks: NIST, ISO, SANS PICERL
- Building a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
Course Outline | Day 02
Preparation & Detection
- Crafting an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Asset identification and risk prioritization
- SIEM and log correlation basics
- Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Attack (IoAs)
- Threat detection and early warning systems
Course Outline | Day 03
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
- Incident containment strategies (short-term & long-term)
- Malware containment and remediation workflows
- Root cause analysis and attack vector tracing
- Restoring systems and ensuring clean recovery
- Managing cloud and hybrid environment incidents
Course Outline | Day 04
Digital Forensics & Investigation
- Introduction to digital evidence and forensic procedures
- Live system and memory acquisition
- Disk and file system forensics
- Evidence chain of custody and preservation
- Hands-on case analysis and artifact interpretation
Course Outline | Day 05
Post-Incident Handling and Capstone Exercise
- Reporting, documentation, and audit readiness
- Conducting post-mortem and lessons-learned workshops
- Communication strategy during and after incidents
- Hands-on simulated cyber incident (end-to-end response)
- Final assessment and feedback
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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