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ISC2 Introduces Threat Handling Foundations Certificate to Address DFIR Skills Gap

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ISC2 has launched the Threat Handling Foundations Certificate to enhance digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) skills among cybersecurity professionals. The certificate program addresses the growing complexity of DFIR and the increasing frequency of disruptive attacks. It aims to provide hands-on experience in building effective DFIR programs, digital forensics, incident management, and network threat hunting. The curriculum covers key topics such as security program management, evidence requirements, communication, and security operations. The initiative is driven by research indicating a significant DFIR skills gap, with 60% of professionals reporting that skill gaps affect their ability to secure their organizations, and 25% noting insufficient DFIR expertise.

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  1. 04.09.2025 23:22 1 articles · 27d ago

    ISC2 Launches Threat Handling Foundations Certificate

    ISC2 has introduced the Threat Handling Foundations Certificate to enhance DFIR skills among cybersecurity professionals. The program addresses the growing complexity of DFIR and the increasing frequency of disruptive attacks. It includes four courses focusing on building effective DFIR programs, digital forensics, incident management, and network threat hunting. The initiative is driven by research indicating a significant DFIR skills gap, with 60% of professionals reporting skill gaps affecting their ability to secure their organizations.

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  • The Threat Handling Foundations Certificate is designed to improve DFIR skills in response to increasingly disruptive attacks.

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  • The certificate program includes four courses focusing on building effective DFIR programs, digital forensics, incident management, and network threat hunting.

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  • Key topics covered include security program management, evidence requirements, communication, and security operations.

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  • ISC2 research revealed that 60% of cybersecurity professionals reported skill gaps affecting their ability to secure organizations, and 25% reported insufficient DFIR expertise.

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  • The certificate aims to address the growing complexity of DFIR and the expanding attack surfaces organizations face.

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  • The program includes learning how to evaluate emerging tools, trends, and technologies in digital forensics.

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  • The courses differentiate between incidents, events, and breaches, highlighting the importance of understanding these distinctions for effective response.

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