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GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)

GIAC/SANS · GSEC

GIAC's foundational security certification from SANS. Validates understanding of information security beyond simple terminology, covering hands-on security skills.

6 exam domains6 lessons30 questions35h study time
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Exam Details

Questions106
Duration300 min
Passing Score73%
Exam Cost$979

Exam Domains Covered

1

Networking & Protocols

1 lessons

2

Defense in Depth

1 lessons

3

Cryptography

1 lessons

4

Incident Handling & Response

1 lessons

5

Linux & Windows Security

1 lessons

6

Access Control & Password Management

1 lessons

Sample Practice Questions

Q1. An IDS generates an alert for legitimate traffic. This is called a:

A.False positive
B.True positive
C.False negative
D.True negative

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Q2. A network sniffer detects unencrypted credentials on the wire. Which protocol is MOST likely responsible?

A.Telnet or FTP
B.SSH
C.HTTPS
D.SFTP

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What's Included

Practice Questions

30 practice questions spread across the GSEC exam domains, in a quiz at the end of each lesson.

Study Plan

Enter your exam date and the hours you can study, and get a schedule for working through the domains.

Progress Tracking

See how many lessons you have completed in each of the 6 domains.

How do you start GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) prep?

Request access, then add credits and enrol in this track for 30 credits. You get all 30 practice questions, a study plan and progress tracking.

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