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GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)

Type:
Certification
Course:
*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.*

More information regarding relevant training from SANS can be found at:
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:
1 proctored exam - 250 questions - 5-hour time limit - 70% (175 of 250 questions) minimum passing score
Renewal:
Every 4 years

GISP Links:

Number of certified professionals: 26,298
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