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Exam Code: GFACT

Exam Name: Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies

Updated: Oct 07, 2026

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GIAC GFACT Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	GIAC (SANS Institute)
Exam Name:	GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies
Exam Number:	GFACT
Exam Price:	$949 USD
Certificate Validity Period:	4 years
Related Certifications:	GCFE (GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner) GISF (GIAC Information Security Fundamentals)
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	70%
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	100
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice
Sample Questions:	GIAC GFACT Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites; recommended for beginners in cybersecurity
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.giac.org/certifications/foundational-cyber-threats-gfact/

GIAC GFACT Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Objectives
Cybersecurity Fundamentals	- Security Concepts 1. CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) 2. Authentication vs Authorization 3. Defense in depth 4. Least privilege principle - Security Controls 1. Corrective controls 2. Preventive controls 3. Detective controls 4. Physical security - Cryptography Basics 1. Common encryption protocols 2. Hashing and digital signatures 3. PKI and certificates 4. Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption - Attack Types and Vectors 1. Malware types (virus, worm, trojan, ransomware) 2. Network-based attacks 3. Web application vulnerabilities 4. Social engineering attacks
Programming and Scripting Fundamentals	- Bash Scripting 1. Loops and iterations 2. Text processing utilities 3. Conditional statements 4. Variables and environment - Python Basics 1. Functions and modules 2. Control flow (if/else, loops) 3. File I/O operations 4. Variables, data types, and operators
Computing Foundations	- Operating Systems and Command Line 1. Process management 2. Windows fundamentals and commands 3. File system navigation and permissions 4. Linux fundamentals and commands - Computer Hardware 1. Input/output devices 2. System architecture basics 3. CPU, memory, storage - Networking Basics 1. OSI model and TCP/IP 2. Common protocols (HTTP, DNS, DHCP, etc.) 3. IP addressing and subnetting basics 4. Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
Vulnerability Analysis and Incident Response	- Incident Response 1. Incident handling process 2. Detection and analysis 3. Containment, eradication, recovery 4. Post-incident activities - Vulnerability Management 1. Patch management 2. Risk assessment 3. Vulnerability scanning 4. Vulnerability classification

GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies Sample Questions:

Question #1
Which of the following best characterizes 'exfiltration' in a post-exploitation context?
Response:

A. Unauthorized transmission of data from a compromised system to an attacker-controlled location.
B. Unauthorized deletion of data.
C. Unauthorized access to system resources.
D. Unauthorized change of system configurations.

Question #2
_______ is the unauthorized access to digital devices or networks for malicious purposes.
Response:

A. Hacking
B. Scripting
C. Encrypting
D. Phishing

Question #3
What is the primary function of a DNS server?
Response:

A. To allocate dynamic IP addresses
B. To translate domain names into IP addresses
C. To manage email communications
D. To route traffic between different networks

Question #4
What does the principle of 'least privilege' entail in cybersecurity?
Response:

A. Providing temporary access to confidential data
B. Allowing unrestricted access to all network resources
C. Granting users the minimum levels of access necessary to perform their work
D. Ensuring all users have equal access rights

Question #5
What is the output of the following logical operation in most programming languages: true && false?
Response:

A. false
B. 0
C. null
D. true

Solutions:

Question #1
Correct Answer: A

Question #2
Correct Answer: A

Question #3
Correct Answer: B

Question #4
Correct Answer: C

Question #5
Correct Answer: A

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