Certified Cyber Incident Manager

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CCIM

Description

Certified Cyber Incident Manager (CCIM) is a professional certification designed to equip IT professionals, risk managers, and cybersecurity officers with the essential skills to implement and effectively manage an organizational cyber incident management program.

In the face of rising cyberattacks, data breaches, and technical failures, organizations must adopt a structured, responsive, and proactive approach. The CCIM provides a proven methodology, grounded in international best practices, to detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and document IT incidents.

This certification program is tailored for professionals aiming to lead, enhance, or implement a robust incident response framework—ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and continuity of IT services
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Why Choose the CCIM ?

Every organization — regardless of its size, sector, or geography — is vulnerable to cyber incidents. The real difference lies in how well prepared your teams are to detect, respond to, and learn from these threats.

they are systemic, evolving, and capable of paralyzing entire organizations within minutes. Traditional IT program often fails to equip professionals with the strategic and operational capabilities needed to face today’s threats.

how. It delivers a structured, end-to-end methodology for managing cyber incidents with confidence and precision. The program offers a structured, 
how. It delivers a structured, end-to-end methodology for managing cyber incidents with confidence and precision. The program offers a structured, practical, and hands-on approach to mastering every stage of incident management, from detection to recovery and beyond. The CCIM certification is more than just a title — it’s a game changer.
Gain access to a clear, modular structure aligned with global standards (NIST, ISO/IEC 27035, ENISA) for building or improving your incident response program.

Learn how to build and operate a cyber incident management system tailored to your organization.

Elevate your profile with a certification that validates your ability to lead incident response efforts and drive cyber resilience.

Train and certify remotely, at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

What You Will Learn

The Certified Cyber Incident Manager (CCIM) program is designed to provide immediate, applicable knowledge that professionals can use to enhance their organization’s cyber resilience.

Throughout the training, you will learn how to:

Design and implement a cyber incident management framework tailored to your organization’s size and sector.

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Detect and identify incidents using structured methods, early warning indicators, and threat intelligence tools.

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Respond quickly and effectively to limit damage and ensure business continuity during an incident.

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Conduct in-depth technical analysis to determine the root cause and full impact of the incident.

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Recover and restore services while eliminating vulnerabilities to prevent recurrence.

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Document, review, and improve your incident management process through post-incident analysis.

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Plan and conduct simulations and crisis drills to test and strengthen your organization’s readiness

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Why Get Certified ?

Certification is more than a credential — it’s a statement of expertise, a signal of trust, and a strategic investment in your career.

Here’s why getting certified as a Cyber Incident Manager matters

Prove your readiness.

In an age of rising cyber threats, organizations need professionals who can respond effectively under pressure. CCIM validates your ability to take charge before, during, and after a cyber incident.

Stand out in the job market

Whether you're advancing within your organization or exploring new opportunities, the CCIM credential sets you apart as a certified expert in a mission-critical domain.

Enhance your credibility.

Demonstrate your alignment with international standards and best practices — and show that you’re serious about protecting systems, data, and reputation.

Accelerate your professional growth.

Gain the confidence, vocabulary, tools, and structure to collaborate with IT, security, legal, compliance, and executive teams.

Join a global community.

Become part of an international network of certified cyber incident managers committed to resilience and excellence.

The CCIM certification isn’t just about learning — it’s about being recognized for your ability to lead when it matters most.

Eligibility Criteria

The CCIM program targets advanced professionals seeking to lead or enhance their organization’s cyber incident management strategy. To qualify for enrollment, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  •  Successful completion of the CIMS (Certified Incident Management Specialist) certification.
  •  A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, engineering, risk management, or a related field.
  •  A minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, audit, compliance, or incident response roles.
  •  Commit to strictly comply with GECB policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout the certification process and after becoming certified.

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Program Overview

The CCIM (Certified Cyber Incident Manager) program is structured into 9 practical and sequential modules, each reflecting a critical stage of the cyber incident management lifecycle.

This curriculum is designed to equip professionals with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to implement and lead an effective incident response strategy at the organizational level.

Module 1 – Cybersecurity and Incident Fundamentals

Understand cyber risk principles, incident typologies, threat actors, and the role of incident response in modern cybersecurity strategy

Module 2 – Building a Cyber Incident Management Framework

Design an organizational structure, governance model, roles, responsibilities, and documented procedures to manage incidents effectively.

Module 3 – Detection and Identification of Cyber Incidents

Master techniques for monitoring, logging, and identifying abnormal activities using both manual and automated methods.

Module 4 – Initial Response and Containment

Learn how to activate response teams, isolate affected systems, and prevent lateral spread of threats.

Module 5 – Deep Technical Analysis

Apply root cause analysis, forensic tools, and investigation techniques to assess the scope, impact, and entry point of the incident.

Module 6 – Eradication and Service Restoration

Plan and execute system restoration, threat removal, and service resumption in a secure and controlled manner.

Module 7 – Crisis Communication and Legal Obligations

Develop communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders, manage regulatory reporting, and reputation risk.

Module 8 – Documentation and Continuous Improvement

Document lessons learned, identify gaps, update your response plan, improve incident response maturity and enhance organizational resilience.

Module 9 – Simulation and Cyber Crisis Exercises

Design and run realistic incident response drills to test readiness and improve coordination across teams.

ABOUT THE GECB-RMF

A structured, practical, and results-driven framework for mastering risk management.

The GECB Risk Management Framework (GECB-RMF) is the exclusive reference model developed by GECB GROUP LLC, an international certification body specializing in the design of practical, results-oriented programs and frameworks that span across all functional areas of an organization—foremost among them, risk management.

Unlike many generic frameworks that tend to be vague or overly theoretical, the GECB-RMF offers an integrated, actionable, and operational approach designed to help organizations implement effective risk management systems that are aligned with long-term resilience and sustainability objectives.

As the methodological foundation of the CCIM – Certified Cyber Incident Manager certification, the application of the GECB-RMF ensures the quality, consistency, and strategic relevance of the incident management processes implemented by certified professionals.

The highest distinction awarded by GECB, reserved for an elite group of professionals committed to the strategic leadership of risk
  •  Joining the GECB Risk Leaders Circle, a global network of recognized experts
     Being consulted by GECB to contribute to the continuous improvement of frameworks, author expert insights, and shape the evolution of the GECB-RMF
     Publishing strategic content (articles, case studies...) promoted by GECB to boost your international brand
     Leading GECB webinars, virtual conferences, and official events
     Earning the
  •  Being consulted by GECB to contribute to the continuous improvement of frameworks, author expert insights, and shape the evolution of the GECB-RMF
  •  Publishing strategic content (articles, case studies...) promoted by GECB to boost your international brand
  •  Leading GECB webinars, virtual conferences, and official events
  •  Earning the Ambassador digital badge to showcase on your CV, LinkedIn, and email signature
     Becoming an
  •  Becoming an accredited trainer, with priority for delivering sessions at ATC partners or during official programs
     Accessing exclusive or priority
  •  Accessing exclusive or priority premium content: strategic models, benchmarking tools, and advanced templates
     Enjoying a
  •  Enjoying a flat renewal fee of $149 for all certifications under the GECB-RMF pathway (instead of paying for each renewal separately)
     And above all… being recognized as a
  •  And above all… being recognized as a globally credible and influential risk management expert

 

Certification Toolkit

499 USD

  • A comprehensive guide covering the step-by-step methodology to build a cyber incident management system aligned with best practices and strategic objectives.
  • Test your understanding with hundreds of certification-style multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to reinforce your knowledge.
  • Self-paced materials, updates, and progress tracking—accessible anytime, anywhere.
  • Access to the final online certification exam, proctored and delivered via our secure platform—available 24/7 to fit your schedule.
  • Upon passing the exam, receive an official and verifiable digital certificate to showcase your achievement on LinkedIn and in your resume.
  • Everything you need to learn, practice, apply, and certify
  • Enjoy Up to 3 years certification validity renewable without limit.

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What They Say About CCIM

Fatou B., IT Risk Manager, Dakar (Senegal)
Before CCIM, we had no formal process to manage incidents — just ad hoc firefighting. Today, we have a structured response plan, clear roles, and the confidence to act fast. This training was a turning point for our IT security team
Carlos M., Information Security Officer, Bogotá (Colombia)
I’ve taken many cybersecurity courses, but CCIM is different. It’s hands-on, practical, and directly applicable. I now lead our company’s incident response strategy — and I rely on the GECB-RMF framework daily.
Sophie T., Compliance & Crisis Manager, Paris (France)
What I appreciated most was the clarity. The program breaks down each phase of incident management into actionable steps. The simulations helped us identify gaps we didn’t even know existed
Daniel E., Cybersecurity Analyst, California (USA)
The CCIM certification helped me secure a promotion. My organization needed someone who could lead cyber response initiatives — and CCIM gave me the tools and confidence to do it.
Zahra K., Digital Risk Consultant,
Excellent value for money. The training was rigorous, the resources were rich, and the certification is now a recognized asset in my CV. I recommend CCIM to anyone working in IT governance or digital risk.

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CCIM Certification Exam

The CCIM exam is conducted online and remotely proctored.

Use a laptop equipped with a webcam and a reliable internet connection

Take your exam from anywhere by selecting a convenient date within the official GECB exam windows.

Get your results instantly upon completion.

Receive your premium digital certificate and share your achievement immediately.

Verify the authenticity of your certification anytime online.

Enjoy certified status for 3 years with no additional renewal fees.

Format

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Languages available

English, French, Spanish

Number of questions

50

Exam duration

60 minutes

Passing score

70%
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