GAWN — GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks
GIAC's wireless security certification covering WiFi, Bluetooth, and RFID security assessment. DoD 8140 approved. Purely MCQ exam — no practical component confirmed. DoD 8140 approval is GAWN's primary value for government and contractor wireless security roles. For practitioners who want to validate actual wireless attack skill, OSWP's practical format is more meaningful. GAWN's broader scope across multiple wireless technologies (not just WiFi) does differentiate it from OSWP conceptually.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security, Network Security |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 999 |
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| Renewal | 4 years (36 CPEs + $499) |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | wireless_networking, wireless_fundamentals, network_scanning, network_security_basics |
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