SANS/GIAC GAWN

Exam cost

$999 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

1 proctored exam, 75 questions, 2 hours, Minimum passing score of 70%

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites for the GAWN certification exam, GIAC recommends practical work experience to ensure mastery of the necessary skills. Additionally, college-level courses or self-paced study through other programs or materials may help candidates achieve the required level of expertise. The certification is based on the SEC617 course, which covers the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed 4.

Estimated salary premium

10–15% (historical estimate)

Renewal requirements

4-year cycle · 36 CPE/CEU credits per year

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Perform basic 802.11 fuzzing attacks
• Understand and attack weak encryption methods like WEP
• Familiarity with Bluetooth structure, uses, and weaknesses
• Demonstrate understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy security and testing methods
• Bridge air gaps to compromise wired networks via wireless systems
• Perform and defend against common Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks on wireless networks
• Understand and exploit high-frequency RFID tracking techniques
• Identify and audit hotspots for security vulnerabilities
• Understand and exploit low-frequency RFID attacks, including impersonation and cloning
• Demonstrate understanding of Near Field Communications (NFC) and its security implications
• Familiarity with practical Software-Defined Radio (SDR) attacks and protocol failures
• Identify and protect against rogue wireless networks

Where this credential fits

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Recent catalog changes

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