GIAC
SANS/GIAC GX-PT
GX-PT · Status not verified
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- Exam cost
- $1,299 USD (historical estimate)
- Questions · time · passing score
- 1 proctored exam, open book, open notes, time limit 4 hours, 25 CyberLive (hands-on, real-world practical testing) questions. Passing score: Not publicly available
- Prerequisites
- Candidates are expected to have significant practical experience in penetration testing. While not a strict prerequisite, holding a GPEN certification and having gained additional experience in penetration testing is highly recommended. Practical work experience is crucial to mastering the skills necessary for this applied knowledge certification 4.
- Estimated salary premium
- 10–10% (historical estimate)
- Renewal requirements
- 4-year cycle · 36 CPE/CEU credits per year
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- ** Environment reconnaissance
- Network and vulnerability scanning
- Password attacks
- Vulnerability exploitation
- Privilege escalation
- Command and Control (C2)
- Active Directory attacks
- Linux and Windows penetration testing tools
- Evaluating entire enterprise systems for vulnerabilities
- weaknesses
- exploits
- and misconfigurations
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