GIAC Practitioner Certifications
GIAC Practitioner Certifications are primarily based on individual SANS courses, providing a focused assessment of the skills and knowledge acquired from those specific training programs. As of November 2025, GIAC has organized its certifications into nine "Cyber Specialties." Below is the list of Practitioner Certifications arranged according to this categorization. Cybersecurity Leadership, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Leadership Cybersecurity and IT Essentials, Cyber Defense Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence Cyber Defense Offensive Operations, Pen Testing, and Red Teaming Offensive Operations, Pen Testing, and Red Teaming, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Threat Hunting, Artificial Intelligence Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Threat Hunting Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence Cloud Security Industrial Control Systems Security Cybersecurity and IT Essentials, Cyber Defense, Offensive Operations, Pen Testing, and Red Teaming, Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Threat Hunting == GIAC Applied Knowledge Certifications ==
GIAC Applied Knowledge Certifications
Unlike the "classic" Practitioner Certifications from GIAC, the Applied Knowledge Certifications are based on a broader range of training and expert knowledge. They provide a more comprehensive evaluation of candidates' skills across various topics rather than focusing mostly on dedicated SANS training. == Unavailable or retired GIAC certifications ==
Unavailable or retired GIAC certifications
Unavailable certifications The following certifications are not found on the GIAC website and are not listed as retired: • GIAC Secure Internet Presence (GSIP) • GIAC Security Audit Essentials (GSAE) • GIAC Certified ISO-17799 Specialist (G7799) • GIAC Certified Security Consultant (GCSC) Retired certifications As of November 2025, GIAC lists the following certifications as retired: • GIAC .NET (GNET) • GIAC Certified Incident Manager (GCIM) • GIAC Certified ISO-27000 Specialist (G2700) • GIAC Secure Software Programmer-C (GSSP-C) • GIAC Securing Oracle Certified (GSOC) • GIAC Secure Software Programmer-.net (GSSP-.net) • GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java (GSSP-Java) • GIAC Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA) • GIAC UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX) == External links ==