GCPN — GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester
GIAC's cloud penetration testing certification covering AWS, Azure, and GCP offensive techniques. DoD 8140 approved and listed on Army and Marine Corps COOL. CyberLive component adds practical elements but remains predominantly MCQ. Associated with SANS SEC588. DoD 8140 approval for cloud pentesting is GCPN's primary value — for government cloud security assessment roles requiring DoD-approved credentialing this is the primary option. Commercial practitioners targeting cloud red team will find HackTricks ARTE/AzRTE/GRTE or CARTP/CARTE more practically rigorous.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security, Cloud Security |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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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 | aws_iam, azure_iam, gcp_iam, cloud_security_architecture, cloud_vulnerability_management, privilege_escalation |
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