Minimum Requirements

• Desktop or Laptop Computer (see 'Unsupported' for details)
• Broadband Internet
• Google Chrome and Firefox browsers – We strongly recommend Google Chrome.
• Webcam
• Microphone & Speakers

Test your equipment before your exam with ProctorU Test It Out. Keep in mind this assessment does not account for incompatible applications (see 'Computer Set-Up & Compatibility' for details).

Prohibited Equipment

• Headphones
• External monitors

Unsupported

• Tablets
• Google Chromebooks
• Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
• Linux OS
• Unlicensed/inactive versions of Windows and Test Builds/Modes

Computer Set-Up & Compatibility

The computer configuration required to enable remote proctoring of a GIAC exam may not match your regular security posture. The recommended technical adjustments are temporary suggestions to complete your remote proctored exam.

Prior to your exam we strongly advise you disable the following applications:

• VPN (Zscaler, NordVPN, Symantec, etc.)
• Remote Desktop (Team Viewer, GoToAssist, Zendesk, etc.)

Prior to your exam you must disable the following applications:

• Virtual Machines (VMware, Virtual Box, etc.)
• Web and Video Conferencing (Skype, Zoom, Slack, Webex, GoToMeeting, etc.)
• Recording or Playback Utilities (iTunes, Spotify, etc.)
• Screen Capture or Streaming Tools (Twitch, OBS Studio, etc.)
• Casting Tools (Airplay, Google Cast, etc.)
• Voice Chat Tools (Discord, Ventrillo, TeamSpeak, etc.)