Certificates
This certificate is part of the ISC2 Certificate Program.
Build proficiency in core areas of threat handling, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). Demonstrate your foundational understanding of incident management, network threats and forensic investigation, as well as the strategic frameworks needed to build and mature DFIR capabilities by earning the ISC2 Threat Handling Foundations Certificate.
Included Courses:
Building a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Program
Foundations of Digital Forensics
Incident Management: Preparation and Response
Network Threat Hunting
DELIVERY METHOD: ON-DEMAND | TIME: 13 HOURS | CPE CREDITS: 13 | FOCUS AREA: SECURITY OPERATIONS, CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP | PROFICIENCY LEVEL: FOUNDATIONAL, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | KNOWLEDGE AREA: OPERATIONS, STRATEGY
A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.
Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.
This certificate is part of the ISC2 Certificate Program.
Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve with professional development or build your knowledge of Threat Handling and DFIR, this Threat Handling Foundations Certificate will elevate your expertise. The certificate bridges the gap between theory and hands-on application, enabling individuals and teams to respond more effectively to evolving threats while laying the groundwork for advanced DFIR capability development. It is comprised of four courses:
Building a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Program
Learn to design and implement effective Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) programs with strategic frameworks tailored for cybersecurity decision-makers.
Foundations of Digital Forensics
Explore the core principles and practices of digital forensics and evidence in a wide range of environments.
Incident Management: Preparation and Response
Learn to define a security incident, prevent an incident from becoming a breach and leverage security incidents to improve your organization’s security posture.
Network Threat Hunting
Review network threats and learn the techniques security teams use to strategically hunt and mitigate them.
Complete all four courses and assessments to earn the Threat Handling Foundations Certificate and a Credly digital badge to display on social media and your resume/CV to demonstrate the skills you’ve acquired.
This certificate is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to explore or learn more about foundational concepts of threat handling, digital forensics and incident response or know more about a different entry point into the cybersecurity job market. Prior experience and familiarity with security operations and cybersecurity principles are helpful and recommended but not required.
Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire certificate. Those who successfully complete this program will earn a Credly digital badge to showcase their skills on social, a validation of completion for each course and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completions for your personal records.
To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits for each Course, learners must:Credit for individual course purchases may be applied to the certificate program.
| CPE Credits | Group A | 13 |
| Field of Study | Security Operations, Cybersecurity Leadership | |
| Level | Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced | |
| Prerequisites | Prior experience and familiarity with security operations and cybersecurity principles are helpful and recommended but not required. | |
| Access | Online | This is a digital product. With full paid access, the content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date. |
| Digital Badge | Upon completing the course, you will receive a digital badge that may be shared with your professional network. |
For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.
CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.
For questions related to ISC2 CPE credits or the CPE portal not covered in the handbook, please contact us via our online form.
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