GIAC Offensive AI Analyst

Exam cost

$999 USD

Questions · time · passing score

56 questions · 120 minutes · Pass: 67%

Prerequisites

No prerequisite verified in this audit; practical experience and aligned SANS preparation recommended.

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

36 CPE over four years or renewal exam; standard $499 fee. Confirm the exam version in the GIAC portal.

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Offensive AI
• Attack automation
• AI-assisted security testing

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

This credential is not currently mapped to a metro line.

Recent catalog changes

1. SANS/GIACnew2026-10-29

   GIAC Offensive AI Analyst

   GIAC Offensive AI Analyst: Added to the catalog. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Not verified

   After

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Sources and verification

• https://www.giac.org/certifications/offensive-ai-analyst-goaa
• https://www.giac.org/pricing
• https://www.giac.org/renewal/how-to-renew