GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Credential: GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Credentialing Agency: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) certification is an intermediate level certification for auditors, network administrators and penetration-testers who are responsible for assessing the security of wireless networks. The GAWN certification focuses on the different security mechanisms for wireless networks, the tools and techniques used to evaluate and exploit weaknesses, and techniques used to analyze wireless networks. There are no formal education or experience requirements associated with this certification. Training is available but not required.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
8120 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 205
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 654-7267
Fax: (301) 951-0140
Email: info@giac.org
Other REQUIREMENTS
The GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) credential has the following other requirements:
- All GIAC-certified individuals agree to uphold and be bound by the GIAC Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
- 802.11 Fuzzing Attacks
- Attacking Weak Encryption
- Bluetooth Attacks
- Bluetooth Low Energy Attacks
- Bridging the Air Gap
- DECT
- DoS on Wireless Networks
- High-Frequency RFID Attacks
- Hotspots
- Low-Frequency RFID Attacks
- NFC
- Practical SDR Attacks
- Rogue Networks
- Sniffing Wireless
- Wireless Basics
- Wireless Client Attacks
- WPA2
- Zigbee
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) examination:
- General References
- Related Courses
- Related Training
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Renewal Period: 4 years