Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Releases Two New IT Security Certifications
BETHESDA, Md., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) announced today the release of two new IT security certifications - the GIAC Web Application Defender certification (GWEB) and the GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN).
GWEB is an application security certification and validates that a recipient has thorough knowledge of how to detect and remediate common web-based application security flaws and configuration errors. In addition to the GWEB, GIAC also features a certification for the offensive side of application security, the GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT). The GWAPT is growing in popularity and was a finalist for the 2012 SC Magazine Best Certification award.
The new GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) credential validates a professional's ability to conduct advanced penetration tests, to model the abilities of an advanced attacker to find significant security flaws in systems, and to recommend remediation strategies associated with these flaws. Penetration testing is a highly sought after skill. The GXPN certification joins GIAC's other credentials that reflect the range of skills and specializations common within the penetration testing field, the GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) and the GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).
"The GIAC program is unique in the information security industry because it offers more than 20 specialized certifications that are associated with specific skill sets and job roles within the IT security industry," said Scott Cassity, Managing Director of GIAC. The certification process and Real Skill Test® exam questions help ensure certified professionals are able to demonstrate the hands-on competency which proves they actually possess real-world skills related to the cyber security certification they hold. To learn more about the GIAC program or to see a complete list of GIAC certifications, visit www.giac.org.
About Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
GIAC is a certification body featuring over 20 hands-on, technical certifications in information security. GIAC has certified over 40,000 IT security professionals since it was founded in 1999. The GIAC program goes beyond theory and terminology and tests specific job-based-skills of Forensics, Security, Operations, Management and Software Security disciplines. In 2007 the GIAC program was accredited under the prestigious IEC/ISO/ANSI 17024 quality standard for certifying bodies and currently has five accredited certifications. GIAC is an affiliate of the SANS Institute and operates with its own mission and board of directors. (www.giac.org)
SOURCE Global Information Assurance Certification
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