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GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

Type:
Certification
Course:
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification. If candidates need help in mastering the objectives for this certification, there are many sources of information available. Practical experience is one option; there are also numerous books on the market covering Computer Information Security. Another option is SANS training, or any relevant courses from other training providers.*

More information regarding relevant training from SANS can be found at:
Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender, SEC-501
Target:
The GCED builds on the security skills measured by the GSEC (no overlap). It assesses more advanced, technical skills that are needed to defend the enterprise environment and protect an organization as a whole. Knowledge, skills and abilities assessed are taken from the areas of Defensive Network Infrastructure, Packet Analysis, Penetration Testing, Incident Handling, and Malware Removal.
Requirements:
1 proctored exam - 150 questions - 4-hour time limit - 68.7% (103 of 150 questions) minimum passing score
Renewal:
Every 4 years
Delivery:

NOTE: GIAC exams are NOT given the day after the conference ends.

Exams are delivered online through a standard web browser. For exams purchased with SANS training, access to the exam will be available 7-10 days following the end of the conference. Standalone challenge exams are issued within 24 hours upon receipt of payment. You will receive an email from GIAC when your exam has been issued to your portal account. You have 120 days to complete the exam from the time we send notice that it is available. The exams are proctored and should be scheduled using our proctored exam procedure.

GCED Links:

Number of certified professionals: 29,895
SANS Cyber Guardian Program