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GCIHGIAC (SANS)Cert tier: Intermediate

GIAC GCIH

GIAC Certified Incident Handler — an incident-response certification in the SANS/GIAC family, mapping to incident-response DCWF work roles.

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8140 work roles GIAC GCIH can satisfy

GIAC GCIH is listed as a foundational option for these DCWF work roles in our seed mapping. The accepted proficiency level depends on the role.

What GCIH covers

  • Incident handling process
  • Detecting & responding to attacks
  • Common attack techniques
  • Containment & recovery

GIAC GCIH & DoD 8140 — FAQ

Which 8140 role does GCIH map to?
GCIH is associated with the Cyber Defense Incident Responder (DCWF 531) work role. Confirm the accepted options for your assigned proficiency level in the Qualification Matrix.