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Survey We Want to Hear from You Why do you certify? Whether it's for career advancement, compliance, or personal growth — we want to understand what drives your journey. Take our quick survey and make your voice part of the conversation. View Certification GIAC Linux Incident Responder (GLIR) with CyberLive Hands-On Testing The GIAC Linux Incident Responder (GLIR) certification validates the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to threats on Linux systems. Certified professionals perform triage, collect evidence, and trace attacker activity across Linux environments. View

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Stackable Certifications

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

• The 40+ GIAC Certifications you have always known will now be referred to as GIAC Practitioner Certifications. Spanning the breadth of Infosec, the certifications prove your foundational skills are solid in a certain area.
• Applied Knowledge Certifications are designed to challenge the most seasoned professionals going beyond foundational skills to rigorously assess hands-on skills and real-world experience. Candidates must solve real-world challenges in a 100% virtual machine environment.

GIAC Portfolio Certifications

Portfolio Certifications are built on the foundation of Practitioner and Applied Knowledge stackable certifications.

Candidates can choose from a wide range of certifications to create a unique portfolio of credentials that demonstrate their expertise in a specific field or across multiple focus areas. Those who build portfolios to become GIAC Security Professionals (GSPs) may choose to advance to the highest level of GIAC certification, the GIAC Security Expert (GSE).

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Explore customer stories, the value of a GIAC Certification and new certifications. NEW! Build Your Cybersecurity Certification Portfolio: GSP and GSE Learn More GIAC Cybersecurity Certification Categories: Practitioner and Applied Knowledge Learn More Sorting Through the Noise: GIAC's New Path to the GSE Learn More Introducing GIAC’s New Certification Journey Learn More The Transformative Power of Cybersecurity Certifications: A Win-Win for Employees and Employers Learn More Introducing the GX-PT: Redefining Penetration Testing Excellence Learn More GX-FA Proves the Value of Hands-On Experience Learn More From Tactical Skills to Strategic Management: New GEIR Certification Prepares Leaders for the Cybersecurity Frontlines Learn More Unveiling the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report: Building and Sustaining Mid-Level Cybersecurity Roles Learn More

Why Certify With GIAC

92% of candidates say they are more confident in their abilities. * 84% are more determined to succeed professionally. * 80% Meet their goal whether it is increased pay, promotion or personal satisfaction. * 120K+ Community. GIAC Alumni in our community.

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GIAC certifications are now organized by focus areas that align with industry trends and needs.

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Cyber threats are constantly evolving – which is why we regularly develop new certifications to meet the needs of the industry. Learn more about GIAC and the programs and resources we offer below. CyberLive GIAC Certifications, known for setting the standard for cyber security certifications over the past two decades, is now raising the bar even higher with CyberLive. Learn More Resources Join the GIAC community to stay up to date on new certification releases, CyberLive updates, industry trends, and more. Learn More Workforce Development From entry-level testing to senior-level development, GIAC is your ideal partner for certifying a high-performing cyber security team. Learn More

Newest Certifications

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Certification GIAC Red Team Professional (GRTP) The GIAC Red Team Professional certification validates an individual's ability to conduct end-to-end Red Team engagements. GRTP certification holders have demonstrated knowledge of building an adversary emulation plan, establishing an C2 infrastructure, and emulating adversary tactics, techniques,... Learn More Certification GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) The GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) certification validates a practitioners understanding of how to collect, analyze, and tactically use modern network, endpoint, and cloud data sources to detect malicious or unauthorized activity. Learn More Certification GIAC Linux Incident Responder (GLIR) The GIAC Linux Incident Responder (GLIR) certification validates a practitioner’s knowledge of Linux incident response and threat hunting skills. Learn More Certification GIAC Cyber Incident Leader (GCIL) The GIAC Cyber Incident Leader (GCIL) certification validates a practitioner’s ability to manage cyber incidents and lead a diverse incident management (IM) team to restore normal operations. Learn More See More Certifications

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I value the instant respect and credibility GIAC professionals receive. People know you’ve worked hard to obtain the certification and they recognize the critical skills and knowledge that come with it. Ben Boyle GXPN, GWAPT, GCIA Attackers are always evolving, and having a GIAC cert prepares you to evolve with them. It allows you to implement the appropriate methods and best practices in your company while understanding it's a continuous fight. Jason Sevilla GCIH, GMON, GSEC

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