All courses

GIAC GSEC

Pass the GSEC. GIAC exams are open-book and include CyberLive hands-on tasks, so this course is lab-weighted and teaches you to work from your notes under time pressure. No prerequisites; satisfies IAT Level II.

Intermediate21 hours self-pacedGSEC

79 lessons · 15 hands-on labs. The first module is free — no card.

What the course covers

  1. 1

    Access control and password management

    6 lessons

    Free
  2. 2

    Cryptography and cryptography application

    6 lessons

    Subscription
  3. 3

    Defense in depth and defensible network architecture

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  4. 4

    Endpoint security

    6 lessons

    Subscription
  5. 5

    Incident handling and response

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  6. 6

    Linux fundamentals, security and hardening

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  7. 7

    Log management and SIEM

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  8. 8

    Malicious code and exploit mitigation

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  9. 9

    Network security devices, networking and protocols

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  10. 10

    Security frameworks and CIS controls

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  11. 11

    Virtualization, cloud security and AI essentials

    6 lessons

    Subscription
  12. 12

    Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  13. 13

    Web communication security

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  14. 14

    Windows security

    5 lessons

    Subscription
  15. 15

    Wireless network security

    5 lessons

    Subscription

What it qualifies you for

DCWF work roles this certification is an accepted option for.