GIAC Critical Controls Certification

Exam cost

$999 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

1 proctored exam, 75 questions, 2 hours, Minimum passing score of 71%

Prerequisites

| GIAC does not require any prerequisites or specific training. Candidates should acquire skills via industry experience or from a training course. | | Renewal Period | Every 4 years | | Renewal Fee | $499 | | CPE Requirements | 36 CPEs over four years | | Study Hours | 55 hours (average over and above classroom training); 6-10 weeks for self-study | |

Estimated salary premium

10–10% (historical estimate)

Renewal requirements

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

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** v8 Access Control Management
• v8 Account Management
• v8 Application Software Security
• v8 Audit Log Management
• v8 Background on CIS Controls
• Standards
• and Governance
• v8 Continuous Vulnerability Management
• v8 Data Protection
• v8 Data Recovery
• v8 Email and Web Browser Protections
• v8 Incident Response Management

Where this credential fits

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Recent catalog changes

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Sources and verification

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