ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced the Threat Handling Foundations Certificate to help cybersecurity professionals develop their digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) skills.

According to ISC2 research, almost 60% of cybersecurity professionals agree that skills gaps have a significant effect on their ability to secure their organizations, with 25% saying their organizations lack enough DFIR experience. With response and recovery as key pillars of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and the NIS2 Directive, improving competencies in these areas can prepare teams to better handle — and learn from — cybersecurity incidents.

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“As threat actors increasingly exploit emerging technologies, it is crucial for organizations to invest in ongoing skills development across their cybersecurity teams,” said ISC2 Chief Operating Officer Casey Marks. “Developing expertise in areas such as incident response not only strengthens the abilities of cybersecurity professionals to mitigate these evolving threats but also empowers them to build upon in-demand skills to advance their careers. The Threat Handling Certificate was developed to support professionals who want to strengthen skillsets or close critical skills gaps on their teams through practical application.”

The Threat Handling Foundations Certificate will equip individuals who successfully complete the courses and assessments with proficient knowledge of job-ready skills. It 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.

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To earn the Threat Handling Foundations Certificate, learners are required to complete four on-demand courses totaling 13 hours of learning. Courses are also available individually, and ISC2 members receive a 20% discount. ISC2 members can earn 13 continuing professional education (CPE) credits upon successful completion of the certificate.

The assessment for the certificate is available after learners complete these four courses:

  • Foundations of Digital Forensics (New): foundational proficiency
  • Network Threat Hunting (New): intermediate proficiency
  • Building a Digital Forensics and Incident Response Program (New): advanced proficiency
  • Incident Management: Preparation and Response (Launched February 2025): advanced proficiency

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Source: PR Newswire

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