Course Prerequisites
The AUD507 course is most suitable for those candidates who already know how to:
- Launch the command prompt and PowerShell in Windows
- Navigate the command line and run simple commands in Linux
- Run commands from the command line in Windows
- Navigate the filesystem in Microsoft Windows
While in-depth mastery of Linux is not mandatory, it will help students get up to speed with the basic exam topics after building an important foundation upon which they can easily advance their skills.
GIAC GSNA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Systems and Network Auditor |
| Exam Number: | GSNA |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | GICSP GAWN GSEC GCWN |
| Exam Price: | $979 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Passing Score: | 72% |
| Recommended Training: | SANS AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Official Site Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | GIAC GSNA Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam; remote proctoring via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; currently in abeyance, no new exam purchases available |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: 2+ years of IT/security/audit experience, familiarity with SANS AUD507 training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/systems-network-auditor-gsna/ |
Who should take the GSNA exam
The GSNA Exam is ideal for those technical professional that want to accelerate their risk analysis & Technical auditing career, who seeks technical, in-depth knowledge about executing technical auditing in terms of networks, perimeters etc. Those taking the course will develop an understanding of cyber security and practices of performing technical auditing in the context of the design and implementation of information and communication technologies and systems. It is good for these candidate :
- Managers overseeing an audit or security team
- Auditors
- Security professionals
- Network administrators
- System administrators
Reference: http://www.giac.org/certification/systems-network-auditor-gsna
How much GSNA Exam cost
GSNA exam cost is $999 USD and retake fees is $799 USD.
GIAC GSNA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Risk Assessment for Auditors | 15% | - Risk identification and analysis - Risk terminology and concepts - Risk mitigation and control evaluation |
| Topic 2: The Audit Process | 15% | - Audit planning, execution, and reporting - Baselines, standards, and control frameworks - Audit fundamentals and methodology |
| Topic 3: Auditing Enterprise Networks & Perimeters | 20% | - Cloud and virtual infrastructure auditing - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and perimeter security - Network monitoring and traffic analysis - Network architecture and protocols |
| Topic 4: Auditing Windows Systems | 15% | - Services, processes, and patch management - Security policies and registry settings - Active Directory and access control - Event logging and system monitoring |
| Topic 5: Web Application Auditing | 15% | - Web architecture and common vulnerabilities - Authentication, authorization, and session management - Input validation and data protection - Security testing and reporting |
| Topic 6: Auditing UNIX & Linux Systems | 20% | - System configuration and hardening - File system permissions and access controls - Logging, monitoring, and integrity checks - User account and privilege auditing |


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