GCIH vs ECIH
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| GCIH GIAC Certified Incident Handler |
ECIH EC-Council Certified Incident Handler | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | GIAC | EC-Council |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Domain | Security Operations | Security Operations |
| Exam fee | $999 | $450 |
| Experience required | None stated | 2 years |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | Proctored exam, 106 questions, 4 hours | — |
| Passing score | 69% | — |
| Renewal | Every 4 years · 36 CPE per cycle | Every 3 years · 120 ECE per cycle |
| Annual fee | None | $80 |
| Career tracks that use it | 2 | 0 |
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