PECB Certified Incident Responder (CIR) – Self-Study
PECB Self-Study Training
Build practical incident-response capability with PECB training covering detection, containment, eradication, recovery, forensic handling, ransomware, malware and persistent threats. Study independently using the learning materials provided through the applicable PECB enrolment.
What’s Included
PECB self-study learning materials provided through the applicable enrolment
12 months of access to the applicable course materials/enrolment, subject to PECB terms
PECB exam package, including the first exam attempt and one retake, subject to PECB terms
Certification application fee and first-year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee included where applicable to the certification path
CyberCognize PECB Enrolment & Next Steps Guide plus enrolment support
Course: Certified Incident Responder (CIR)
Delivery: Self-Study
Study mode: Independent self-study
Access: 12 months, subject to PECB terms
Exam & Certification
Exam Details
Exam: PECB Certified Incident Responder exam
Duration: 3 hours
Type: Hands-on / practical examination
Format: Open book; online
Questions / assessment: 10 hands-on questions
Exam languages: English is verified for the current technical exam format. Check the live PECB List of Exams for any additional languages.
Delivery: Online is verified for the current technical exam format.
Exam / certification terms: PECB’s technical exam guide specifies a 70% passing score for the current CIR technical exam. Certification additionally requires the professional experience shown below.
Certification Requirements
After successfully passing the exam, candidates can apply for the credential below. The certificate is issued once all requirements are fulfilled.
PECB Certified Incident Responder
Exam: PECB Certified Incident Responder exam
Professional experience: 2 years of practical experience in incident response or cybersecurity
IRMS project experience: None
Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
This Self-Study option is designed for learners who prefer to work independently using the learning materials provided through the applicable PECB enrolment.
After purchase, CyberCognize will process your enrolment with PECB. Your course access, learning materials, and applicable PECB instructions will be provided separately once your enrolment has been completed.
Your purchase also includes the CyberCognize PECB Enrolment & Next Steps Guide, which explains what happens after checkout and how your access will be issued.