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GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) Certification

The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) certification is designed for professionals involved in auditing, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring processes. This certification is particularly valuable for auditors, managers overseeing audit or security teams, security professionals, system administrators, and network administrators. It equips individuals with the skills necessary to audit and monitor various environments, including Windows, UNIX, and web applications.

Areas Covered in the GSNA Certification

• Auditing, Risk Assessments, and Reporting
  • Conducting comprehensive audits
  • Performing risk assessments
  • Generating detailed audit reports
• Network and Perimeter Auditing and Monitoring
  • Monitoring network activity and perimeter defenses
  • Utilizing tools for network auditing
• Web Application Auditing
  • Assessing web application security
  • Auditing access control and data handling in web applications
• Auditing and Monitoring in Windows and UNIX Environments
  • Implementing audit techniques in Windows systems
  • Utilizing UNIX and Linux logging for continuous monitoring

Who is GSNA For?

• Auditors: Professionals who perform or oversee audit processes
• Managers: Individuals managing audit or security teams
• Security Professionals: Experts focused on securing information systems
• System Administrators: Those responsible for maintaining and securing systems
• Network Administrators: Individuals managing and securing network infrastructures
• Continuous Monitoring Implementers: Anyone aiming to establish effective continuous monitoring processes.

Certification Objectives and Outcomes

1. Auditing Access Control and Data Handling in Web Applications: Candidates will learn to audit web application security, focusing on access control and data management.
2. Auditing the Enterprise Network: Covers auditing enterprise networks, including cloud and physical networks.
3. Auditing UNIX and Linux Systems: Teaches techniques for auditing UNIX and Linux systems.
4. Auditing Web Applications: In-depth coverage of web application auditing techniques.
5. Auditing Windows Systems and Domains: Focuses on auditing Windows environments.
6. Risk Assessment for Auditors: Understanding risk auditing and performing risk assessments.
7. The Audit Process: Comprehensive understanding of the audit process, including baselines and time-based security concepts.
8. UNIX and Linux Logging and Continuous Monitoring: Techniques for logging and continuous monitoring in UNIX and Linux systems.
9. Windows Logging and Continuous Monitoring: Logging and continuous monitoring for Windows systems.

Additional Resources

• Training Options: Available through live training and OnDemand modules.
• Practical Work Experience: Enhances mastery of skills required for certification.
• College Courses or Self-Study: Can be beneficial for certification preparation.
• Exam Result Contest Procedure: Information available for contesting exam results.

Practice Tests

• Simulation of Real Exam: Practice tests mimic the actual exam environment.
• Preparation Gauge: Helps determine readiness for the certification exam.
• Limited Question Bank: Practice questions are limited; repeated questions may occur.