Two GIAC certifications: incident handling and penetration testing.
GIAC/SANS · GCIH
GIAC's incident handling certification from SANS. Master incident handling process, attack techniques, and defense strategies for detecting and responding to security incidents.
Full Prep GuideGIAC/SANS · GPEN
GIAC's penetration testing certification from SANS. Covers comprehensive pentest methodology, reconnaissance, exploitation, password attacks, and wireless penetration testing.
Full Prep GuideIncident Handling Process
1 lessons
Detecting Attacks
2 lessons
Investigating Incidents
2 lessons
Responding to Attacks
2 lessons
Penetration Testing Planning
1 lessons
Reconnaissance
2 lessons
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
2 lessons
Password Attacks
2 lessons
Wireless & Social Engineering
2 lessons
After eradication, which phase restores systems to normal operation?
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A pentest scope explicitly excludes social engineering. The tester receives a phishing email during the test. They should:
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Exam cost: GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) is $979 vs GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) at $979. Factor in study materials and retake fees.
Both certifications are valuable. Your choice should depend on your career goals, current experience level, and the specific roles you're targeting.
Both GCIH and GPEN have a prep track with practice questions, a study plan and progress tracking. Enrolling in a track costs 30 credits.