GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- 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:
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- Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, SEC-560
- Target:
- The GPEN certification is for security personnel whose job duties involve assessing target networks and systems to find security vulnerabilities. Certification objectives include penetration-testing methodologies, the legal issues surrounding penetration testing and how to properly conduct a penetration test as well as best practice technical and non-technical techniques specific to conduct a penetration test.
- Requirements:
- 1 proctored exam - 150 questions - 4-hour time limit - 70% (105 of 150 questions) minimum passing score
- Renewal:
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Every 4 years
GPEN Links:
Number of certified professionals: 26,298
