Areas Covered

• Network architecture, network protocols, and network protocol reverse engineering
• Encryption and encoding, NetFlow analysis and attack visualization, security event & incident logging
• Network analysis tools and usage, and open source network security proxies

Who is GNFA for?

• Incident response team members
• Forensic Analysts/Specialists
• Threat hunters
• Law enforcement officers, federal agents, and detectives
• SOC personnel
• Information security practitioners and managers
• Network defenders and engineers
• Information technology professionals

Exam Format

• 1 proctored exam
• 66 Questions
• 3 hours
• Minimum passing score of 70%

Note:GIAC reserves the right to change the specifications for each certification without notice. Based on a scientific passing point study, the passing point for the GISF exam has been determined to be 72% for all candidates receiving access to their certification attempts on or after June 12th, 2018.

Delivery

NOTE: All GIAC Certification exams are web-based and required to be proctored. There are two proctoring options: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE.

Course Details