GIAC
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense
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- Exam cost
- $999 USD (historical estimate)
- Questions · time · passing score
- 1 proctored exam, 75 questions, 2 hours, Minimum passing score of 74%
- Prerequisites
- | No formal prerequisites, but a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and ICS knowledge is recommended. Practical work experience, college-level courses, or self-paced study can help. | | Renewal Period | Every 4 years | | Renewal Fee | $499 | | CPE Requirements | 36 CPEs per 4 years | | Study Hours | 55+ hours | |
- Estimated salary premium
- 15–15% (historical estimate)
- Renewal requirements
- 4-year cycle · 36 CPE/CEU credits per year
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- ** Active Defense Concepts and Application
- Detection and Analysis in an ICS environment
- Discovery and Monitoring in an ICS environment
- ICS-focused Digital Forensics
- ICS-focused Incident Response
- Malware Analysis Techniques
- Threat Analysis in an ICS environment
- Threat Intelligence Fundamentals
- Visibility and Asset Awareness in an ICS Environment
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