GIAC
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
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- Exam cost
- $979 USD (historical estimate)
- Questions · time · passing score
- 1 proctored exam, 82 questions, 3 hours, minimum passing score of 70%
- Prerequisites
- | Course material is for individuals with an understanding of IT or cyber security concepts. Practical work experience can help ensure that you have mastered the skills necessary for certification. College level courses or self paced study through another program or materials may meet the needs for mastery. | | Renewal Period | Every four years | | Renewal Fee | $499 | | CPE Requirements | 36 credits over four years | | Study Hours | 3-4 months, dedicating several hours each week (estimated from external sources); 36 Hours (Self-Paced) for the FOR500 course | |
- Estimated salary premium
- 15–15% (historical estimate)
- Renewal requirements
- 4-year cycle · 36 CPE/CEU credits per year
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- ** Windows Forensics
- Data Triage
- Registry Forensics
- USB Device Analysis
- Shell Item Analysis
- Email Forensics
- Log Analysis
- Browser Forensics
- Cloud Storage Analysis
- Digital Forensic Fundamentals
- Evidence Acquisition
- Incident Investigation
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