GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
Credential: GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
Credentialing Agency: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) is an intermediate skill level certification for individuals with managerial or supervisory responsibility for information security staff. The GSLC certification covers topic areas including security management, cryptography, incident handling, web security and vulnerability management. There are no prerequisites for the GSLC certification.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 0080 Security Administration Series |  Some |
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| 1550 Computer Science Series | Some |
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| 2210 Information Technology Management Series |  Most |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
| Civilian Job | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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| Computer and Information Systems Managers |  Bright Outlook |
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| Computer Network Architects | Apprenticeship |
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| Computer Network Support Specialists | find local salary |
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| Computer Systems Analysts | Apprenticeship |
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| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | find local salary |
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| Information Security Analysts | Bright Outlook |
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| Information Technology Project Managers | find local salary |
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| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Apprenticeship |
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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 Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) 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
- Access Control and Password Management
- Building a Security Awareness Program
- Business Situational Awareness
- Change Management and Security
- Computer and Network Addressing
- Cryptography Algorithms and Concepts
- Cryptography Applications, VPNs and IPSec
- Cryptography Fundamentals
- Defense-in-Depth
- Defensive OPSEC
- Disaster Recovery/Contigency Planning
- DNS
- Endpoint Security
- Facilities and Physical Security
- General Types of Cryptosystems
- Honeypots, Honeynets, Honeytokens, Tarpits
- Incident Handling and the Legal System
- Incident Handling Foundations
- Information Warfare
- IP Terminology & Concepts
- Logging
- Malicious Software
- Managerial Wisdom
- Manager's Guide to Assessing Network Engineer
- Managing Ethics
- Managing Intellectual Property
- Managing IT Business and Program Growth in a Globalized Marketplace
- Managing Legal Liability
- Managing Negotiations
- Managing PDA Infrastructure
- Managing Privacy
- Managing Security Policy
- Managing Software Security
- Managing Technical People
- Managing the Mission
- Managing the Procurement Process
- Managing the Total Cost of Ownership
- Methods of Attack
- Mitnick-Shimomura
- Offensive OPSEC
- Project Management for Security Leaders
- Quality
- Risk Management & Auditing
- Safety
- Security and Organizational Structure
- Security Frameworks
- Selling Security
- Steganography
- The Intelligent Network
- The Network Infrastructure
- Vulnerability Management - Inside View
- Vulnerability Management - Outside View
- Vulnerability Management - User View
- Web & Communications Security
- Wireless Advantages and Bluetooth
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) examination:
- Best Sources
- 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 Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
Renewal Period: 4 years
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