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Stay Sharp Program - Mastering Packet Analysis (SSP-MPA)- Retired

Type:
Certificate
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:
Mastering Packet Analysis, SEC-452
Target:
Network administrators, information security analysts, intrusion detection and prevention analysts and network auditors that need an in-depth understanding of how to assess network protocols and use powerful network analysis tools.

Mastering Packet Analysis graduates have been immersed into the ubiquitous IP and TCP protocols, carefully dissecting packets to gain a fundamental understanding of how protocols work. In doing so, they not only gain experience with the powerful network analysis tools that are available, they also gain the skills needed to learn other complex protocols.

Requirements:
one online exam
Renewal:
N/A
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. Standalone challenge 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.

Number of certified professionals: 29,295
AUD507@SANS 2010