GSOC — GIAC Security Operations Certified

IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
GIAC
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Operations
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$999 — verified 2026-09-24

Prerequisites & eligibility

Training: Matching SANS course recommended; not required

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 4 years, 36 CPE credits per cycle, $479 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

Renewal fee is due at the end of the 4-year cycle. You can also renew by retaking the exam.

Recognition

GIAC SOC cert; its SANS course SEC450 is now 'AI-Enabled Security Operations: Hands-on Investigation, Detection, and Automation' and is listed in GIAC's AI focus area.

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Career paths that include GSOC

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