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GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — what the exam costs

Review GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — what the exam costs exam facts, costs, eligibility notes, prep context, and official-source evidence.

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Vendor: GIAC (SANS)

Cost to sit the exam

  • GCIH (GCIH) — exam registration fee: 999 USD (official source retrieved 2026-06-26T17:10:01Z).

What this cost does and doesn't include

The figure above is the exam registration fee only. It does not include training, study materials, practice tests, or retakes — those are purchased separately and vary widely by provider and by how you choose to prepare. Vendor fees can change over time and can differ by region and currency, so always confirm the current fee on the official vendor page before you register.

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CIT-01Exam registration fee 999 USD for GCIHGIAC — GIAC Certification Pricing2026-06-26

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