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CyberLive: Real labs. Real tools. Real skills.

CyberLive: Real labs. Real tools. Real skills.

Cyber security professionals need discipline-specific certifications and practical testing that validates their knowledge and hands-on skills. GIAC recognized this industry-wide need, and developed CyberLive - hands-on, real-world practical testing- to fill the gaps in the market.

CyberLive proves you've got what it takes

CyberLive is a hands-on exam format that replaces traditional multiple-choice testing with performance-based challenges in realistic lab environments to validate real-world capability.

Virtual Machines:

Full-scale lab systems that behave like physical computers: install, attack, defend, and run services.

Real Security Tools:

Exact tools used by professionals every day including all the quirks and challenges

Authentic Code:

Real code, real exploits, real impacts

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NEW! Applied Knowledge Exam 100% CyberLive

These new certification exams test your skills at the highest level, requiring you to apply your technical expertise and hands-on experience to solve complex security scenarios.

Hands-On, Real-World Practical Testing

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Performance Based

CyberLive tests performance-based skill sets of critically needed infosec abilities.

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Skill Identification

CyberLive provides a new tool for employers to identify skilled practitioners.

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Day One Proof

CyberLive exams confirm practitioners can get right to work on day one.

Certifications with Cyber Live

Take a look at the Certifications that have CyberLive Hands-On Testing.

GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Certification (GICSP)GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN)

Practitioner Certifications

Click below to view all the CyberLive Practitioner Certifications.

GIAC Experienced Forensics Examiner (GX-FE)GIAC Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist (GX-CS)GIAC Experienced Intrusion Analyst (GX-IA)GIAC Experienced Incident Handler (GX-IH)GIAC Experienced Penetration Tester (GX-PT)

Appplied Knowledge Certifications

Click below to view all the CyberLive Applied Knowledge Certifications.

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