GCIH Mastery: Your Guide to Handling Cybersecurity Incidents
Step-by-Step Process for Passing the GCIH and Becoming an Incident Response Expert
The GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification validates your ability to detect, respond to, and resolve cybersecurity incidents. But preparing for it can feel overwhelming without the right roadmap.
GCIH Mastery is your clear, structured, and practical guide to both exam success and incident response expertise. Written with a focus on step-by-step learning and real-world application, this book ensures you gain the skills to pass the GCIH - and the confidence to handle threats in the field.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Master every GCIH domain - from reconnaissance and exploitation to detection and response.
Follow incident response workflows - clear processes you can use both for the exam and in real-world scenarios.
Tackle practice questions and scenarios - exam-style drills that strengthen retention.
Apply hands-on techniques - build confidence in intrusion detection, forensics, and system defense.
Use proven exam strategies - tips to manage time, avoid pitfalls, and maximize your score.
Whether you're an aspiring incident responder, a SOC analyst, or a cybersecurity professional advancing your career, this book provides the knowledge, structure, and tools to succeed.
Master the process. Pass the exam. Become an incident response expert.