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GIAC Certifications: The Highest Standard in Cyber Security Certifications

GIAC Certifications provide the highest and most rigorous assurance of cyber security knowledge and skill available to industry, government, and military clients across the world.
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NEW! GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE) Certification Translates Theory to Tangible Skills.
As the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from what's possible to what's practical, the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) introduces an indispensable tool for today's cyber practitioners-the groundbreaking Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE) Certification.
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Save 20% on GIAC’s Newest Applied Knowledge Certification: GX-FA
GIAC Experienced Forensic Analyst (GX-FA) Certification holders will validate their ability to process, analyze and interpret enterprise host-based forensics artifacts, as well as their mastery of threat and malicious activity detection. For a limited-time only, score 20% off GX-FA with code GXFA20
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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.

Why Certify With GIAC

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Personal validation. 92% of candidates say they are more confident in their abilities.
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GIAC certifications are now organized by focus areas that align with industry trends and needs.

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Newest Certifications

Continue building skills to take the next step in your career with GIAC’s new certifications.
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GX-FA
GIAC Experienced Forensic Analyst (GX-FA)
The GIAC Experienced Forensic Analyst (GX-FA) Certification further demonstrates that a candidate is qualified for hands-on digital forensic and threat hunting roles. Certification holders will validate their ability to process, analyze and interpret enterprise host-based forensics artifacts as...
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GOSI
GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification (GOSI)
The GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) certification confirms that practitioners have a strong foundation in OSINT methodologies and frameworks and are well-versed in data collection, reporting, and analyzing targets.
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GX-CS
GIAC Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist Certification (GX-CS)
The GIAC Experienced Cybersecurity Specialist Certification (GX-CS) further demonstrates that a candidate is qualified for hands-on IT systems roles. Certification holders will validate their ability to solve complex multifaceted problems through new and diversified security practices and tasks.
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GX-IA
GIAC Experienced Intrusion Analyst Certification (GX-IA)
The GIAC Experienced Intrusion Analyst Certification (GX-IA) further demonstrates that a candidate is qualified to solve complex and unique challenges that Intrusion Analysts encounter. Certification holders will validate their ability to solve multi-step problems through incorporating various...
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GX-IH
GIAC Experienced Incident Handler Certification (GX-IH)
Further demonstrates a candidate’s superior incident response skills. Mastery of hands-on attacker techniques combined with incident response tools and practices validate that certification holders have the skills and knowledge to take teams to the next level.
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GIAC Cloud Threat Detection (GCTD)
The GCTD certification validates a practitioner's ability to detect and investigate suspicious activity in cloud infrastructure.
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GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE)
The GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of practical data science, statistics, probability, and machine learning. GMLE certification holders have demonstrated that they are qualified to solve real-world cyber security problems using Machine...
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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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