STAR Skills Test and Report
The GIAC Skills Test and Report (STAR) helps determine if an individual has the right knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish specific IT security tasks. The STAR architecture is based on specific Assessment Objects that correspond to SANS training courses. After completing the Skills test, each student will have access to a printable report card, which clearly documents their performance in each sub-topic.
- No-Fail Assessment Test
- No Proctoring Required
- Report Card at Completion
The STAR skills test is an assessment of knowledge in specific information security topics, these are not pass/fail tests, but rather the outcome is a report card. The test is given in a convenient online format without the need for exam scheduling or proctoring. When the student completes the skills test, they will have immediate access to a complete skills summary screen documenting their performance in each subject area. The results are also available in a printable report card format. Since a GIAC STAR report card details skill levels for a specific skill set, they never expire.
Information Security Professionals utilize SANS training to help master skills and GIAC STAR assessments to measure their mastery of each topic area. Employers can use STAR assessments to measure the skill sets employees have in the work place.
Once you have registered and received access to your STAR, you will have 10 weeks to complete your assessment test. Extensions are available for $50 USD. Please see http://www.giac.org/retakes/ for more information regarding extensions.
For more information please email star@giac.org.
The following STARs are currently available:
Audit
- Level 5
- STAR Payment Card Industry
Management
- Level 4
- STAR Critical Infrastructure Protection
- STAR Leadership and Management Competencies
- Level 5
- STAR Security Policy and Awareness
- Level 3
- STAR Computer and Network Security Awareness
- STAR Web Application Security
- Level 4
- STAR IP Packet Analysis
- Level 5
- STAR Cutting Edge Hacking Techniques
- STAR Power Search with Google
- STAR Next Evolution in Digital Forensics - Hands On
- STAR Windows Command-Line Kung Fu In-Depth for Info Sec Pros
- STAR Intro to Pen Testing Web Apps
- STAR Up and Running with the Metasploit Framework
Security Administration
Sample STAR Summary Screen
