For GIAC certifications, the exam deadline is 120 days (equivalent of four months) from your start date. The deadlines are clearly displayed within the certification grid in your portal account.
- Deadlines are displayed in Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
If your GIAC certification attempt expires, you have 30 days after your deadline to purchase a 45-day extension.
- In order to purchase, log into your account and click on "Certification Attempts" and then the "Purchase Extension" link. Click here for current pricing information.
- If you do not purchase an extension within 30 days after your deadline, your certification attempt will expire. If you wish to pursue the attempt later, you may register for a new Certification Attempt.
If you fail a GIAC Certification Exam, you have 30 days after your deadline to purchase a retake attempt.
- In order to purchase, log into your account and click on "Certification Attempts" and then the "Purchase Retake" link. Click here for current pricing information.
- If you do not purchase a retake within 30 days after your exam deadline, your certification attempt will expire. If you wish to pursue the attempt later, you may register for a new Certification Attempt.
