🔥 Professional Certification · 2025

GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)

Validate mastery across all 8 domains of cybersecurity knowledge as defined by ISC2 — the same domains that form the core of the globally recognised CISSP® exam. GISP holders demonstrate comprehensive knowledge spanning asset security, network security, identity management, risk management, security engineering, assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.

8 CISSP Domains Risk Management Network Security Identity & Access Security Engineering Software Security CISSP Preparation

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Security & Risk ManagementGovernance, compliance, BCP/DR, and policy frameworks

Asset, Network & IAM SecurityAsset classification, secure networking, and identity management

Engineering, Testing & OperationsSecure architecture, assessment methodologies, and SecOps

Software Development SecuritySecure SDLC, code review, and application security principles

150

Exam Questions

4 hrs

Duration

70%

Passing Score

GIAC

Certified

Why It's Valuable

CISSP Domain Knowledge — GIAC Validated

GISP provides a rigorous, externally validated proof of knowledge across all ISC2 CISSP domains — making it ideal for security professionals who want to demonstrate comprehensive domain expertise or prepare for the CISSP exam.

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8 Domains

Comprehensive Coverage of All ISC2 CISSP Knowledge Areas

GISP is the only GIAC certification that maps directly to all 8 CISSP domains — providing the broadest coverage of information security management concepts.

Senior

Credential Valued for Management & Leadership Roles

GISP signals a broad, strategic security knowledge base that is valued for security management, CISO-track roles, and senior security architect positions.

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Dual

Preparation and Validation for CISSP Exam Candidates

Many candidates use GISP as a structured study and validation pathway before sitting the CISSP exam — gaining a recognised credential while they prepare.

Global

Recognised Alongside ISC2 Credentials by Employers

GIAC certifications are respected globally — adding GISP alongside experience and ISC2 credentials strengthens any senior security professional's profile.

Course Content

Complete GISP Curriculum — All 8 CISSP Domains

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Security & Risk Management

5 Topics

Security risk management concepts: threats, vulnerabilities, and risk treatment strategies

Business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) fundamentals

Legal and regulatory compliance: frameworks, laws, and governance principles

Security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines — creation and enforcement

Professional ethics, personnel security, and security awareness programme design

Asset Security & Communications and Network Security

5 Topics

Asset management and classification: data ownership, handling, and retention requirements

Access controls for data at rest, in transit, and in use — including encryption methods

Secure network architecture: VLANs, DMZs, firewalls, and defence-in-depth principles

Network security protocols: IPSec, TLS, SSH, and secure communications controls

Common network attacks and countermeasures: MITM, DDoS, sniffing, and spoofing

Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Security Architecture & Engineering

5 Topics

Identity management concepts: AAA, passwords, tokens, biometrics, and federation

Access control models: DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC, and their appropriate applications

Secure engineering principles: security models, evaluation criteria, and trusted computing

Cryptography in engineering: PKI, certificate management, and key lifecycle

Physical and environmental security: site selection, access controls, and physical countermeasures

Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security

5 Topics

Security testing and assessment: vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and code review

Audit logging, monitoring, and security metrics for continuous assessment

Security operations: incident management, investigations, and evidence handling

Change management, patch management, and configuration control in operations

Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC): requirements, design, testing, and deployment security

Who Is This For

Built for Senior Security Professionals

GISP is designed for experienced security practitioners who want to validate comprehensive domain knowledge — whether preparing for CISSP, advancing into leadership roles, or demonstrating broad professional competency.

Security Professionals

System Administrators

Security Admins

Network Admins

Security Managers

CISSP Candidates

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) certification?

GISP validates a practitioner's knowledge of the 8 domains of cybersecurity knowledge as determined by ISC2 — the same domains that form a critical part of the CISSP® exam. GISP holders demonstrate knowledge of asset security, communications and network security, identity and access management, security and risk management, security assessment and testing, security engineering, security operations, and software development security.

What are the GISP exam requirements?

The GISP exam consists of 150 questions, is web-based and proctored, has a 4-hour time limit, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%. Proctoring is available via ProctorU (remote) or PearsonVUE (onsite).

What topics does GISP cover?

GISP maps to all 8 ISC2 CISSP domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.

How does GISP relate to the CISSP certification?

GISP is built on the same 8 knowledge domains as the ISC2 CISSP exam. Many practitioners use GISP as a structured learning and validation pathway while preparing for CISSP — earning a recognised GIAC credential that demonstrates domain-wide competency while building toward the CISSP.

Who should take the GISP certification?

GISP is designed for security professionals who want to understand the concepts covered in the CISSP exam, system administrators, security administrators, network administrators, and security managers who want validated evidence of broad security domain knowledge.

Is GISP suitable for CISSP preparation?

Yes — GISP is an excellent CISSP preparation tool. The curriculum aligns directly to all 8 CISSP domains, and earning the GISP provides both structured study and a recognised credential that validates your progress before sitting the CISSP exam.

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Join Zetlan Technologies' GISP programme and prove your mastery across all 8 cybersecurity domains. Earn your GIAC certification, accelerate your CISSP preparation, and advance into senior security roles with confidence.

GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)

CISSP Domain Knowledge — GIAC Validated

GISP Exam Details

Complete GISP Curriculum — All 8 CISSP Domains

Built for Senior Security Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

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