GOSI — GIAC Open Source Intelligence
GIAC's OSINT certification associated with SANS SEC497. Covers OSINT methodology, social media intelligence, geolocation, dark web research, and OSINT tool usage. Open-book MCQ exam — build indexed notes by OSINT category. The GIAC brand adds enterprise and government hiring credibility. GSOA (launched November 2025) is the newer hands-on companion — GOSI for methodology depth, GSOA for practical CyberLive validation.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Threat Intelligence |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 979 |
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| Renewal | 4 years (36 CPEs + $499) |
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| Skills | osint_methodology, social_media_intelligence, online_investigation, digital_footprint_analysis, open_source_intelligence |
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