GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

Issued by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

The GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of essential foundational cybersecurity concepts. GFACT-certified professionals are familiar with practical skills in computers, technology, and security fundamentals that are needed to kickstart a career in cybersecurity.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Computer Hardware Fundamentals
Computer Logic
Computer Networking
Cyber Security Concepts
Exploitation Fundamentals
Forensics Fundamentals
Operating System Fundamentals
Programming Fundamentals

Earning Criteria

Candidate submits application for certification attempt
Accept GIAC's Code of Ethics
Acquire skills via industry experience or from a training course
Proctored high stakes exam

Standards

ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Body

ANAB accreditation is generally recognized as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation.

GFACT received ANSI accreditation November 2021

Evidence

Analyst

Analyst Number

477