GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

The Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) is for professionals working with cloud services and modern DevSecOps practices used to securely build and deploy applications and systems. The GCSA is designed for such professionals as developers, software architects, operations engineers, system administrators, security analysts and engineers, risk managers and anyone working in a DevOps or public cloud environment. Candidates must pass a written exam.

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Built from this exam's published objectives. The first module is free.

AI for the DoD Technical Workforce

Intermediate · 6 hrs

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Intermediate · 18 hrs

What this qualifies you for

Listed specifically for 11 work roles — up to Advanced proficiency. Because options cascade downward, a cert listed at Advanced also satisfies Intermediate and Basic for that role.

541Vulnerability Assessment AnalystPerforms assessments of systems and networks within the NE or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.Intermediate 611Authorizing Official/Designated Representative (AO/DR)Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).Advanced 612Security Control AssessorConducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).Intermediate 622Secure Software AssessorAnalyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.Intermediate 631Information Systems Security DeveloperDesigns, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle.Intermediate 632Systems DeveloperDesigns, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development lifecycle.Advanced 641Systems Requirements PlannerConsults with customers to evaluate functional requirements and translate functional requirements into technical solutions.Advanced 651Enterprise ArchitectDevelops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.Advanced 652Security ArchitectDesigns enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes.Intermediate 722Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.Intermediate 723Communications Security (COMSEC) ManagerManages the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization (CNSSI No. 4009).Advanced

Also listed for 14 Cyberspace Enablers roles — but so is every other certification

The Enablers matrix isn’t role-differentiated: the same certification options are listed for all 14 roles at every proficiency level. We verified that across all 14. So this is true, and it carries no information about this credential specifically — which is why it isn’t in the count above.

211 Forensics Analyst 221 Cyber Crime Investigator 711 Cyber Instructional Curriculum Developer 712 Cyber Instructor 731 Cyber Legal Advisor 732 Privacy Compliance Manager 751 Cyber Workforce Developer and Manager 752 Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner 801 Program Manager 802 IT Project Manager 803 Product Support Manager 804 IT Investment/Portfolio Manager 805 IT Program Auditor 901 Executive Cyber Leader