GWAPT — GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
GIAC's web application penetration testing certification and DoD 8140 approved for web security roles. CyberLive hands-on component adds practical weight but remains predominantly MCQ. In the practitioner community, BSCP is the more respected web security credential — GWAPT's primary advantage is DoD 8140 approval for government and contractor web security roles. If you need government-compliant web application security credentialing, GWAPT serves that purpose. If you're in the commercial space, BSCP provides stronger evidence of actual skill for a fraction of the cost.
| Issuer | GIAC / SANS Institute |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security, Application 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 | web_vulnerability_exploitation, sql_injection, xss, authentication_testing, owasp_top_10_exploitation, web_application_recon |
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