Auditing Wireless Networks Certification: GAWN

GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)

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Description

The GAWN certification is designed for technologists who need to assess the security of wireless networks. The certification focuses on the different security mechanisms for wireless networks, the tools and techniques used to evaluate and exploit weaknesses, and techniques used to analyze wireless networks. Students will not only gain experience using tools to assess wireless networks, they will understand how the tools operate and the weaknesses in protocols that they evaluate.

Target

Auditors, network administrators and penetration-testers who are responsible for assessing the security of wireless networks.

Course

Preparing for the GAWN Exam: Candidates may choose to prepare for the GAWN exam by taking the SANS Training Course: SEC617: Wireless Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Defenses

*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification. If candidates need help in mastering the objectives for this certification, there are many sources of information available. Practical experience is one option; there are also numerous books on the market covering Computer Information Security. Another option is SANS training, or any relevant courses from other training providers.*

Requirements

1 proctored exam
150 questions
Time limit of 4 hours
Minimum Passing Score of 70%

Renew

Certifications must be renewed every 4 years. Click here for details.

Delivery

NOTE: GIAC exams are NOT given the day after the conference ends.

Exams are delivered online through a standard web browser. For exams purchased with SANS training, access to the exam will be available 7-10 days following the end of the conference. Certification attempt exams are issued within 24 hours upon receipt of payment. You will receive an email from GIAC when your exam has been issued to your portal account. You have 120 days to complete the exam from the time we send notice that it is available. The exams are proctored and should be scheduled using our proctored exam procedure.

Bulletin (Part 2 of Candidate Handbook)

Exam Certification Objectives & Outcome Statements

The topic areas for each exam part follow:

802.11: The candidate will be familiar with the collection of standards, drafts and recommendations collectively known as the 802.11 specification.
802.11 Fuzzing Attacks: The candidate will be able to perform basic fuzzing attacks.
Bluetooth: The candidate will be familiar with the structure, uses and weaknesses of Bluetooth.
Bridging the Air Gap: The candidate will be able to use a compromised wireless system to further compromise a wired network.
DECT: The candidate will be familiar with DECT including how to attack and secure it.
DoS on Wireless Networks: The candidate will be able to perform and defend against common DoS attacks.
EAP and Cipher Suit Selection: The candidate demonstrate the ability to select the proper type authentication and encryption method for a given use.
Hotspots: The candidate will be familiar with the identification and auditing of hotspots.
LEAP: The candidate will be familiar with LEAP including how to attack and secure it.
Other Wireless Attacks: The candidate will be familiar attacks against other types of wireless devices.
PEAP: The candidate will be familiar with PEAP including how to attack and secure it.
Rogue Networks: The candidate will understand how to identify and protect against rogue networks.
Securing and Configuring Wireless Clients: The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of techniques used to manage client systems and the related wireless parameters.
Sniffing Wireless: The candidate will be capable of capturing wireless traffic.
TKIP: The candidate will be familiar with TKIP including how to attack and secure it.
WEP: The candidate will be familiar with Wep including how to attack and secure it.
Wireless Basics: The candidate will be familiar with common wireless threats as well as current wireless network standards.
WLAN Auditing Methodologies: The candidate will be familiar with the basics of auditing wireless networks.
WLAN Intrusion Detection Technology: The candidate will be familiar with the use of IDS systems as related to wireless networks.
WPA2: The candidate will be familiar with WPA2 including how to attack and secure it.
Zigbee: The candidate will be familiar with Zigbee including how to attack and secure it.

Where to Get Help

Training is available from a variety of resources including on line, course attendance at a live conference, and self study.

Practical experience is another way to ensure that you have mastered the skills necessary for certification. Many professionals have the experience to meet the certification objectives identified.

Finally, college level courses or study through another program may meet the needs for mastery.

The procedure to contest exam results can be found at http://www.giac.org/about/procedures/grievance.

Certification: GAWN