Data compiled and maintained by CareerOneStop.

Help

Find current certifications for your occupation or industry. Use the filters at left to refine your results.

        Certification Search Results: Certification Information
        GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
        Certification Description
        The GIAC Certified Windows System Administrator (GCWN) certification validates a practitioner's ability to secure Microsoft Windows clients and servers. GCWN certification holders have the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage the security of Microsoft operating systems and applications, including: PKI, IPSec, Group Policy, AppLocker, DNSSEC, PowerShell, and hardening Windows against malware and persistent adversaries.
        Certifying Organization
        Global Information Assurance Certification
        https://www.giac.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 4 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    Yes
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    No
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    Yes
        Exam Details
        Online Exam; Third Party Exam Center
        All GIAC Certification exams are web-based and required to be proctored. There are two proctoring options: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE. Click here for more information.
        More Certification Information
        GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator Website