GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

GSEC holders have demonstrated their ability to apply essential information security skills, techniques and theories beyond simple terminology and concepts. Professionals holding the GSEC are qualified for hands-on responsibilities within IT system security roles.

Skills

• Access Control
• Cyber Defense
• DNS
• Disaster Recovery
• Incident Response
• Information Security
• Malware
• Network Security
• Security Policy
• TCP-IP
• Vulnerability Management
• Windows Security
• Wireless Security

What it takes to earn this badge

• Candidate submits application for certification attempt
• Accept GIAC's Code of Ethics
• Acquire skills via industry experience or from a training course
• Proctored high stakes exam
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Evidence