GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)

Issued by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

The GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of security's foundation, computer functions and networking, introductory cryptography, and cybersecurity technologies. GISF certification holders will be able to demonstrate key concepts of information security including understanding the threats and risks to information and information resources and identifying best practices to protect them.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Change Control
Configuration Management
Cryptography
Cyber Defense
Data Protection
Information Security
Management
Network Security
Risk Management
Security Policy

Earning Criteria

Standards

ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Body

ANAB accreditation is generally recognized as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation.

GISF received ANAB accreditation December 2017

Evidence

Analyst

Analyst Number

4751