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Certification Categories

GIAC offers two Categories of stackable certifications to meet the needs of different professionals: Practitioner Certifications and Applied Knowledge Certifications.

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

Appplied Knowledge Certifications

Click below to view all the CyberLive Applied Knowledge Certifications.

How to Get Your GIAC Certification

1. SelectSelect the GIAC certification you wish to attempt.
2. PreparePrepare for the certification exam.
3. BookSchedule an appointment to take your exam.
4. PassAfter passing the exam, you are GIAC certified!

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Pricing Information

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Proctoring Options

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Preparing for Your Exam

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