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Level 4

GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)

Type:
Certification
Course:
SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam, MGT-414
Target:

Security Professionals that want to fill the gaps in their understanding of technical information security; System, Security, and Network Administrators that want to understand the pragmatic applications of the Common Body of Knowledge; managers that want to understand information security beyond simple terminology and concepts; anyone new to information security with some background in information systems and networking. Candidates may also wish to use this certification as an independent assessment of your mastery of the (ISC)2 Common Body of Knowledge.

Requirements:
One proctored exam - 250 questions - 5 hour time limit
Credit Hours:
4
Renewal:
Every 4 Years

GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification (GCPM)

Type:
Certification
Course:
Project Management and Effective Communications for Security Professionals and Managers, MGT-525
Target:
The GCPM certification is designed for security professionals and managers who participate in or lead project teams and wish to demonstrate an understanding of technical project management methodology and implementation. This certification affirms the critical skill sets associated with making projects successful, including effective communication, time, cost, quality, procurement and risk management of IT projects and application development.
Requirements:
One proctored exam - 150 questions - 4 hour time limit
Credit Hours:
4
Renewal:
Every 4 Years

Level 5

GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

Type:
Certification
Course:
SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers, MGT-512
Target:

Individuals with managerial or supervisory responsibility for information security staff. The diligent manager will learn the essential, up-to-date knowledge and skills required to lead the security component of any information technology project or department.

This training is designed for the manager who wants to get up to speed fast. It blends comprehensive coverage of security technology with a focus on the management application, with leadership and organizational tips. In addition, the course provides summary information from the NISP SP 800 documents as well as tips from the best selling business books. You will be able to put what you learn into practice the day you get back into the office. Individuals who hold the GIAC Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) have mastered the essential knowledge relating to current security issues, best practices, and technology and are ready to apply them in a business centric manner.

Requirements:
One proctored exam - 150 questions - 4 hour time limit
Credit Hours:
3
Renewal:
Every 4 Years

GIAC Certified Incident Manager (GCIM)

Type:
Certification
Course:
Hacking for Managers, MGT504
Target:

Managers responsible for supervising incident handling/incident response; individuals who require an understanding of the current threats to systems and networks, along with effective countermeasures and how to manage these tasks.

GIAC Certified Incident Managers (GCIMs) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage those who manage incidents. They have a firm understanding of the common attack techniques and tools and know how to successfully manage the people and procedures that respond to such attacks when they occur.

Requirements:
One proctored exam - 150 questions - 4 hour time limit
Credit Hours:
3
Renewal:
Every 4 Years
Number of certified professionals: 21,962
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