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GIAC offers over 30 cyber security certifications in security administration, management, legal, audit, forensics and software security. Each GIAC certification is designed to stand on its own, and represents a certified individual's mastery of a particular set of knowledge and skills.

The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of information security beyond simple terminology and concepts. GSEC certification holders are demonstrating that they are qualified for hands-on IT systems roles with respect to security tasks.

The GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification validates a practitioner's ability to properly conduct a penetration test using best-practice techniques and methodologies.

GIAC's digital forensics and incident response certifications encompass abilities that DFIR professionals need to succeed, confirming that professionals can detect compromised systems and identify how and when a breach occurred.

List of ways to renew your GIAC certification and instructions for completing the certification renewal process.

The GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of security's foundation, computer functions and networking, introductory cryptography, and cybersecurity technologies.

The GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design (GCAD) certification validates a practitioner’s understanding of cloud provider frameworks and design approaches for secure architecture in the cloud.

Covering web application security, DevOps automation, and cloud-specific penetration testing across public, multi-cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments, GIAC certifications provide professionals and organizations with the credentials to demonstrate expertise in cloud security.

The GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification validates practitioners have demonstrated requisite fundamental strategic, operational, and tactical cyber threat intelligence knowledge and skills.