GDSA — GIAC Defensible Security Architecture
GIAC's certification for designing defensible security architectures covering Zero Trust implementation, network segmentation, detection architecture, and threat-informed defensive design. DoD 8140 approved. Bridges the gap between technical security operations and architectural design — particularly valuable for senior practitioners transitioning from operations into architecture roles. Less platform-specific than cloud vendor certs but more architecturally rigorous. Pairs well with GCAD for a comprehensive GIAC architecture credential stack for practitioners operating in hybrid and cloud environments.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Cloud Security, Security Architecture & Engineering |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 999 |
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| Renewal | 4 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | defensible_architecture_design, zero_trust_implementation, network_security_architecture, detection_architecture, threat_informed_defense, segmentation_design, cloud_security_architecture |
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