GSNA — GIAC Systems and Network Auditor
GIAC's IT systems and network auditing certification — the technical audit companion to governance-focused credentials like CISA. Covers network infrastructure audit techniques, operating system audit procedures, web application audit basics, and audit evidence collection. DoD 8140 approved. Open-book exam — build indexed notes by audit domain. Particularly valuable for IT auditors who need technical depth beyond governance frameworks, and for ISO 27001 auditors adding technical review capability to their governance-oriented certification stack.
| Issuer | GIAC |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Governance, Risk & Compliance |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 979 |
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| Renewal | 4 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | information_systems_audit, audit_evidence_collection, network_infrastructure_audit, it_governance_audit, audit_reporting, compliance_management, security_controls_assessment |
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