| Issuer | GIAC |
| Level | Advance Level |
| Career Opportunities | Penetration Testers, Ethical Hackers, Red Team members, Blue Team members, Defenders, Auditors, Forensic Specialists |
| Skills | Pen Test Planning, vulnerability scanning, vulnerability management, Recon, Scoping, malware Analysis |
| Cost | Paid |
| Validity | 4 years |
| Renewal | Renewal fee or 36 CPEs over four years |
| Themes | Penetration Testing, Ethical hacking, Risk management, Vulnerability Assessment, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics |
Overview
The GIAC Penetration Tester certification validates a practitioner’s ability to properly conduct a penetration test, using best practice techniques and methodologies. GPEN certification holders have the knowledge and skills to conduct exploits and engage in detailed reconnaissance, as well as utilize a process-oriented approach to penetration testing projects.
Areas Covered
- Comprehensive Pen Test Planning, Scoping, and Recon
- In-Depth Scanning and Exploitation, Post-Exploitation, and Pivoting
- Azure Overview, Integration, and Attacks, and In-Depth Password Attacks
Exam Details
- Type of Exam: 1 proctored exam
- Number of Questions:106-180 questions
- Length of Test: 4-5 hours
- Minimum passing score: 73%
- Testing Provider: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE
Who is GPEN for?
- Security personnel responsible for assessing networks and systems to find and remediate vulnerabilities
- Penetration testers
- Ethical hackers
- Red Team members
- Blue Team members
- Defenders, auditors, and forensic specialists who want to better understand offensive tactics
Exam Details
- Type of Exam: 1 proctored exam
- Number of Questions:82 questions
- Length of Test: 3 hours
- Minimum passing score: 75%
- Testing Provider: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE
Official Study Materials
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SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing (SANS Institute)
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SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (SANS Institute)
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SEC660: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking (SANS Institute)
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SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing (SANS Institute)
Additional Study Materials
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Gpen Giac Certified Penetration Tester All-In-One Exam Guide – Book
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Easy Guide: GPEN Certified Penetration Tester: Questions and Answers – Book
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GIAC – Penetration Tester (GPEN) – Training
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GIAC Penetration Tester {GPEN} – Pdf Questions
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GIAC GPEN Exam – Exam Dumps
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GPEN Exam Dumps: GIAC Penetration Tester – Exam Dumps
