GIAC Certification is a formal recognition of a certain level of professionalism in the field of information technology.
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) is an information security certification organization that specializes in technical and practical certification as well as new research in the form of the GIAC Gold program. The SANS Institute founded the certification body in 1999 and the term GIAC is a registered trademark of the Escal Institute of Advanced Technology.
GIAC provides a set of vendor-independent computer security certifications associated with training courses provided by SANS. GIAC specializes in advanced IT security technology advances in order to stay ahead of black hat methods. Articles written by individuals seeking GIAC certification are featured in the SANS Reading Room on the GIAC website.
GIAC certifications are well known and highly respected among employers and the information security industry. Even the United States National Security Agency (NSA) recognizes GIAC certifications. GIAC offers more than 30 security certifications across introductory, intermediate, advanced and expert levels