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| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | GCIH |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 106–115 |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Computer-based testing (remote or testing center), Proctored exam |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 70% (GIAC scaled scoring; may vary) |
| Exam Price: | USD 999 (may vary by region and bundle) |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling |
| Exam Registration: | SANS Institute (Training Provider) GIAC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | GIAC GCIH Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; foundational security knowledge recommended (GSEC or equivalent experience beneficial). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/certified-incident-handler-gcih/ |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Malware and Attack Tool Analysis | - Malware behavior analysis - Incident containment and response tools |
| Topic 2: Network Traffic and Log Analysis | - Log correlation and intrusion detection - Packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump concepts) |
| Topic 3: Incident Response Fundamentals | - Preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery - Incident handling lifecycle |
| Topic 4: Cyber Attacks and Exploitation Techniques | - Exploitation of vulnerabilities and privilege escalation - Common attack vectors and adversary tactics |
| Topic 5: Windows and Linux Incident Analysis | - Linux system logs and forensic indicators - Windows event logs and artifacts analysis |
The GCIH exam leads to the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification, a Professional-level credential from GIAC. It validates the skills measured by the GIAC Certified Incident Handler syllabus and is a recognized step for IT professionals building their careers, and it sits alongside related credentials such as GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA).
The GIAC Certified Incident Handler exam includes Approximately 106–115 questions and gives you 240 minutes to complete them. That works out to a fairly tight pace, so reading each question carefully but decisively matters more than perfectionism. If a question stalls you, flag it and move on; banking the easier points first keeps time pressure from snowballing near the end. Before test day, run at least one full timed session with the Actualtests4sure practice test so the rhythm feels familiar rather than rushed.
You need Approximately 70% (GIAC scaled scoring; may vary) to pass the GCIH exam, and the official registration fee is USD 999 (may vary by region and bundle). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying the full fee again to retake the exam, so it pays to be honest with yourself before booking a seat. A practical benchmark: work through the 330 practice questions at Actualtests4sure until you can score comfortably above the passing line in timed mode, then schedule your exam.
No formal prerequisites required; foundational security knowledge recommended (GSEC or equivalent experience beneficial). Because GIAC may adjust its policies over time, we recommend confirming the latest requirements on the official exam page (official exam page) before you register.
You can sign up for the GIAC Certified Incident Handler exam through any of the official registration channels below:
As for how the exam is delivered: Online proctored or authorized testing center.
GIAC suggests the following training options for candidates preparing for GIAC Certified Incident Handler:
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The GIAC Certified Incident Handler syllabus is divided into 5 main domains, including Incident Response Fundamentals, Cyber Attacks and Exploitation Techniques, Windows and Linux Incident Analysis. Each domain carries a different share of the total score, so knowing where the weight sits helps you allocate your study time wisely. You will find the complete, up-to-date outline in the Exam Topics section above.
Question 1
Which of the following programming languages are NOT vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
A. Java
B. Perl
C. C
D. C++
Question 2
You work as a System Engineer for Cyber World Inc. Your company has a single Active Directory domain.
All servers in the domain run Windows Server 2008. The Microsoft Hyper-V server role has been installed on one of the servers, namely uC1. uC1 hosts twelve virtual machines. You have been given the task to configure the Shutdown option for uC1, so that each virtual machine shuts down before the main Hyper-V server shuts down. Which of the following actions will you perform to accomplish the task?
A. Create a logon script to shut down the guest operating system before the server shuts down.
B. Create a batch file to shut down the guest operating system before the server shuts down.
C. Enable the Shut Down the Guest Operating System option in the Automatic Stop Action Properties on each virtual machine.
D. Manually shut down each of the guest operating systems before the server shuts down.
Question 3
You work as a Network Administrator for Infonet Inc. The company has a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory-based single domain single forest network. The company has three Windows 2008 file servers, 150 Windows XP Professional, thirty UNIX-based client computers. The network users have identical user accounts for both Active Directory and the UNIX realm. You want to ensure that the UNIX clients on the network can access the file servers. You also want to ensure that the users are able to access all resources by logging on only once, and that no additional software is installed on the UNIX clients. What will you do to accomplish this task?
Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose two.
A. Configure ADRMS on the file servers in the network.
B. Enable User Name Mapping on the file servers in the network.
C. Configure a distributed file system (Dfs) on the file server in the network.
D. Enable the Network File System (NFS) component on the file servers in the network.
Question 4
Which of the following functions can you use to mitigate a command injection attack?
Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose all that apply.
A. htmlentities()
B. strip_tags()
C. escapeshellcmd()
D. escapeshellarg()
Question 5
Which of the following practices come in the category of denial of service attack?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.
A. Sending lots of ICMP packets to an IP address
B. Sending thousands of malformed packets to a network for bandwidth consumption
C. Disrupting services to a specific computer
D. Performing Back door attack on a system
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B,D | Question 4 Answer: C,D | Question 5 Answer: A,B,C |
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