Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) v2

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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to handle and respond to a wide range of cybersecurity incidents. From foundational concepts in information security to advanced analysis techniques, you'll master every aspect of incident management, preparing you for the EC-Council's ECIH certification. The course starts with core incident management principles—risk management, threat assessment, and compliance. You’ll learn the nine-step incident response process, covering preparation, triage, containment, and recovery, building your skills step-by-step. Next, explore advanced topics like digital forensics, malware analysis, email and network security, web app protection, cloud incident handling, and insider threat mitigation. Hands-on demos with tools like Wireshark, OSSIM, and Autopsy enhance real-world readiness. This course is ideal for aspiring incident handlers, IT professionals, and security enthusiasts. No prior experience is required, but a basic understanding of IT concepts will be beneficial. With its structured curriculum and practical focus, this course is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners alike.

Syllabus

Course 1: Foundations of Information Security and Incident Handling
Course 2: Handling Security Incidents Across Domains
Course 3: Advanced Incident Handling and Analysis Techniques

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10 hours 15 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of incident handling and analysis with this comprehensive course designed for cybersecurity professionals. Learn to tackle modern security threats with advanced techniques and tools, and gain insights into best practices for responding to incidents in diverse environments. The course begins with web application security incident handling, guiding you through preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery. Daniel and Adam offer practical demonstrations and expert strategies for mitigating web application threats. Next, you'll dive into cloud security incidents, understand critical cloud computing concepts, and explore proven best practices for safeguarding your organization's cloud infrastructure. The journey continues with insider threats, where you’ll discover essential techniques for identifying, managing, and mitigating risks from within. The final sections focus on advanced security analysis and tools. Explore volatile and non-volatile data analysis, malware detection, email tracing, and intrusion detection using industry-standard tools like Wireshark, Autopsy, and OSSIM. This course is tailored for security analysts, incident responders, and IT professionals aiming to deepen their expertise. A basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and IT infrastructure is recommended. It’s perfect for intermediate-level learners ready to level up their incident-handling skills.
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7 hours 43 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Discover the foundational principles of Information Security and Incident Handling in this comprehensive course. You'll gain essential knowledge about key concepts, risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response frameworks. With guidance from experts Daniel and Adam, you’ll learn how to assess risks, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with legal and industry standards. The course begins with an introduction to information security concepts, including vulnerability and threat management, risk frameworks like NIST RMF, and the legal and compliance considerations every incident handler should know. By establishing a strong foundational understanding, you will be ready to tackle more complex topics. The second section dives deep into the nine-step Incident Handling and Response (IH&R) Process. From preparation and triage to evidence gathering, eradication, and post-incident reviews, each step is explored in detail to ensure you can manage incidents effectively. Practical insights and expert tips help solidify your learning. Ideal for IT professionals, security enthusiasts, and anyone aiming to enhance their skills in cybersecurity, this course requires no prior knowledge but benefits those familiar with basic IT concepts. It's designed for beginners and intermediates aiming to excel in incident handling and security management.
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9 hours 3 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively handle security incidents across various domains. Designed for incident handlers and responders (IH&R teams), it offers a structured approach to mastering digital evidence, malware handling, email security, and network security. The journey begins with an in-depth exploration of digital evidence collection and forensics. You'll learn about the principles of first response, volatile and static evidence collection, and the nuances of anti-forensics. Practical guidance from experts ensures you're prepared to manage the complexities of incident handling. As you progress, you'll delve into malware incident handling, covering preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery. Email security incidents are addressed in a focused section that highlights preparation and first-response strategies. Finally, the course provides robust coverage of network security incidents, including unauthorized access, inappropriate usage, denial-of-service, and wireless network challenges. This course is perfect for security professionals, IT administrators, and aspiring incident responders looking to enhance their skills in cyber defense. While foundational knowledge of IT and cybersecurity is recommended, the course's intermediate difficulty ensures accessibility to learners with a basic understanding of security concepts.