Career Details

GIAC Information Security Fundamentals

Description

The GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of the 8 domains of cybersecurity knowledge as determined by (ISC)2 that form a critical part of CISSP® exam. GISP certification holders will be able to demonstrate knowledge of asset security, communications and network security, identity and access management, security and risk management, security assessment and testing, security engineering, security operation, and software development security.

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Teradata 14 Certified Master

Certifying Organization

Teradata

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Information System Analyst

Certifying Organization

Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Oracle Identity Analytics 11g Certified Implementation Specialist

Certifying Organization

Oracle Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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