GISP — GIAC Information Security Professional
IntermediateActive
Name/existence and exam format confirmed: 1 proctored exam, 4 hours, 150 questions, minimum passing score 70%. GIAC's standard renewal terms (confirmed on giac.org/certifications/renewal/: 4-year cycle, 36 CPEs, non-refundable $499 renewal maintenance fee) apply.
- Issuer
- GIAC
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Domain
- Security & Risk Management
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $999 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 4 years, 36 USD credits per cycle, $499/yr maintenance fee, $479 renewal fee. Renew by cpe or exam retake.
Non-refundable $499 certification maintenance fee due every 4 years (confirmed on giac.org/certifications/renewal/).
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