Certification: GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)

The GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC) certification validates a practitioner's ability to defend an enterprise using essential blue team incident response tools and techniques. GSOC-certified professionals are well-versed in the technical knowledge and key concepts needed to run a security operations center (SOC).
More information about this certification

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 4 Year(s)
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.