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SANS
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CERTIFICATION TYPE
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Administrative, Linux/Unix, Operating System, Security, Vendor-Neutral
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DESCRIPTION: |
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Certifies knowledge and ability to secure and audit UNIX and Linux systems.
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# CERTIFIED: |
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Mar. 2002: +3000 total GIAC certified (source: SANS GIAC Web site)
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REQUIRED
PREREQUISITES: |
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None
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REC. LEVEL OF
EXPERIENCE: |
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6 months or less
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# OF EXAMS: |
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1 practical + 2 online exams
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NOTES REGARDING
EXAMS: |
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For more info, click here.
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AVERAGE
EXAM PRICE: |
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$ 800
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FAIL/RETAKE
INFORMATION: |
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Practical or tests may be retaken 2 times within 6 months of original testing for a retake fee of $175.
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TRAINING/
CLASSES REQUIRED? |
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No
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MUST RENEW? |
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Yes
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RENEWAL
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Every 2 years. $120 recertification fee includes refresher exam and current SANS online courseware.
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LANGUAGES: |
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English
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