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Exam Information
Official specifications published by GIAC
Exam Format
180 min
115
70%
Management/Leadership
Registration
$999 USD
Pearson VUE, ProctorU, or online proctoring
Validity
4 years
Earn 36 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits; Pass another GIAC exam; Submit a practical work example
GSLC-2020 Exam Topics and Domains
GSLC-2020 is organized into 18 weighted domains. Expect to work with QRadar, SIEM, Splunk, AWS, and more.
1
Cryptography Concepts for Managers
6%
Cryptographic Fundamentals
Cryptographic TerminologyEncryption Types
- Understand fundamental cryptographic concepts
- Apply appropriate encryption methods for business needs
2
Incident Response and Business Continuity
8%
Incident Response Management
IR PhasesIR Team Management
- Manage incident response programs
- Lead IR teams effectively
Business Continuity
BC/DR Planning
- Develop business continuity plans
- Integrate security into DR planning
3
Managing a Security Operations Center
7%
SOC Management
SOC Structure and ComponentsSOC Operations
- Design and manage SOC operations
- Measure SOC effectiveness
4
Managing Application Security
7%
Software Security
SDLC SecurityDevSecOps
- Integrate security into SDLC
- Manage application security programs
5
Managing Artificial Intelligence
4%
AI in Security
AI TechnologiesAI Risks
- Understand AI applications in security
- Manage AI-related risks
6
Managing Cloud Security
8%
Cloud Security Management
Cloud Service ModelsCloud Security Controls
- Manage cloud security programs
- Implement appropriate cloud controls
7
Managing Encryption and Privacy
6%
Data Protection
Encryption ManagementPrivacy Management
- Develop encryption strategies
- Manage privacy programs
8
Managing Negotiations and Vendors
5%
Vendor Management
Vendor Risk ManagementNegotiation Techniques
- Manage vendor relationships
- Negotiate effectively
9
Managing Projects
6%
Security Project Management
Project Management MethodologyGaining Business Support
- Manage security projects effectively
- Align security with business objectives
10
Managing Security Awareness
5%
Security Awareness Programs
Human Risk AssessmentAwareness Program Development
- Assess human security risks
- Build effective awareness programs
11
Managing Security Policy
6%
Policy Management
Policy DevelopmentRisk Appetite
- Develop security policies
- Define organizational risk appetite
12
Managing System Security
7%
Endpoint Security
Client-side AttacksEndpoint Protection
- Manage endpoint security programs
- Implement protection strategies
13
Managing the Program Structure
8%
Security Program Management
Program DesignOrganizational CulturePersonnel Management
- Design security programs
- Build security culture
- Manage security teams
14
Network Monitoring for Managers
6%
Security Monitoring
Centralized LoggingSIEM and SOAR
- Design monitoring solutions
- Manage SIEM/SOAR platforms
15
Network Security Architecture
7%
Security Architecture
Architecture DesignNetwork Security Controls
- Design secure architectures
- Implement network controls
16
Networking Concepts for Managers
5%
Network Fundamentals
Protocols and TechnologiesNetwork Threats
- Understand network technologies
- Identify network threats
17
Risk Management and Security Frameworks
8%
Risk Management
Risk EvaluationSecurity Frameworks
- Manage risk programs
- Implement security frameworks
18
Vulnerability Management
6%
Vulnerability Program
Vulnerability IdentificationRemediation Management
- Build vulnerability management programs
- Manage remediation processes
How do I earn this certification?
Passing GSLC-2020 earns the GIAC Security Leadership certification. It sits in the Management/Leadership track.
Current Level Exams
GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership
Next Level Options
- GSTRT - GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership Advanced strategic security leadership
- GSOM - GIAC Security Operations Manager Specialized SOC management focus
Alternative Paths
- GCIL - GIAC Cyber Incident Leader Incident response leadership specialization
- GISP - GIAC Information Security Professional Comprehensive security management
- GLEG - GIAC Law of Data Security and Investigations Legal and compliance focus
- GCPM - GIAC Certified Project Manager Project management focus (RETIRED)
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-17
Updates
- Zero Trust Architecture NIST 800-207 Increased focus on zero trust principles in network security domain • Release date: 2020-08
- SOAR Platforms Current Enhanced coverage of automation in SOC management • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Information security managers and IT managers with security responsibilities.
- Information security management experience
- IT management experience
- Understanding of security concepts and technologies