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EC-COUNCIL 212-89 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Introduction to Incident Handling and Response	12%	- Fundamentals of incident handling and response 1. Incident response lifecycle 2. Key concepts and terminology - Legal and ethical aspects 1. Compliance requirements 2. Privacy and data protection
Topic 2: Handling and Responding to Network Security Incidents	15%	- Network attacks and threats 1. Network intrusion techniques 2. DDoS, man-in-the-middle, SQL injection - Network incident detection and analysis 1. Monitoring network traffic 2. Using IDS/IPS tools - Response and mitigation strategies 1. Securing network infrastructure 2. Blocking malicious traffic
Topic 3: Handling and Responding to Endpoint Security Incidents	13%	- Endpoint incident response 1. Remediation and hardening 2. Investigating compromised endpoints - Endpoint threats and vulnerabilities 1. Endpoint attack vectors 2. Unpatched systems, misconfigurations
Topic 4: Handling and Responding to Cloud Security Incidents	10%	- Cloud incident response process 1. Responding in multi-tenant environments 2. Detecting and analyzing cloud incidents - Cloud computing concepts and risks 1. Cloud service models and deployment models 2. Cloud-specific threats
Topic 5: Handling and Responding to Malware Incidents	18%	- Malware incident response procedures 1. Removing malware and recovering 2. Isolating infected systems - Types of malware and attack vectors 1. Social engineering and phishing 2. Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware - Malware analysis techniques 1. Identifying malware behavior 2. Static and dynamic analysis
Topic 6: Post-Incident Activities and Reporting	7%	- Lessons learned and improvement 1. Conducting post-incident reviews 2. Updating policies and procedures - Incident documentation and reporting 1. Communicating with stakeholders 2. Creating incident reports
Topic 7: Incident Handling Process	15%	- Detection and analysis phase 1. Classifying and prioritizing incidents 2. Identifying security incidents - Containment, eradication, and recovery 1. Restoring systems and services 2. Eradicating threats and vulnerabilities 3. Strategies for containment - Preparation phase 1. Developing incident response policies 2. Building incident response teams

EC-COUNCIL 212-89 Exam: Your Questions Answered

What is the passing score for 212-89, and how much does the exam cost?

To pass the 212-89 exam you need 70%, and the official registration fee is $450 USD. Since a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking means paying $450 USD in full again — treat the booking as the last step, not the first. Work through the Pass4suresVCE practice questions until your timed scores sit comfortably above 70%, and only then lock in your exam date.

What is the EC-COUNCIL 212-89 exam?

The 212-89 (EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3)) is the official EC-COUNCIL examination that awards the EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3) certification to candidates who pass it. Within the EC-COUNCIL program it is classed as a Professional credential. It sits alongside related certifications such as EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). Because the credential comes straight from the vendor, employers treat it as verified proof of skill — and the 359 practice questions at Pass4suresVCE follow the same published blueprint.

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What topics are covered in the 212-89 exam?

The official EC-COUNCIL EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3) blueprint breaks the content into 7 domains, starting with these three:

Handling and Responding to Endpoint Security Incidents (13%)
Incident Handling Process (15%)
Handling and Responding to Network Security Incidents (15%)

The full domain-by-domain outline is listed above on this page — use it as your checklist while you work through the Pass4suresVCE practice questions.

How long is the 212-89 exam, and how many questions does it have?

On exam day you will have 180 minutes to complete 100 questions in the 212-89 exam. Divide your attention deliberately: answer what you know first, mark anything doubtful, and sweep back through flagged items near the end rather than burning minutes on a single question. The best way to defuse time pressure is exposure — schedule at least one full-length timed session in the Pass4suresVCE test engine so the pacing feels automatic when it counts.

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Do I need to meet any requirements before taking 212-89?

Before you register, review the stated prerequisites: No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 1 year of information security experience or completion of official ECIH training

For the latest wording, always double-check the official exam page: https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-incident-handler-ecih/.

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EC-COUNCIL EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3) Sample Questions:

Question #1

An attacker after performing an attack decided to wipe evidences using artifact wiping techniques to evade forensic investigation. He applied magnetic field to the digital media device, resulting in an entirely clean device of any previously stored data.
Identify the artifact wiping technique used by the attacker.

A. File wiping utilities
B. Syscall proxying
C. Disk cleaning utilities
D. Disk degaussing/destruction

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: D 🗳️