Career Details

GIAC Certified Detection Analyst

Description

The GCDA certification proves an individual knows how to collect, analyze, and tactically use modern network and endpoint data sources to detect malicious or unauthorized activity.

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0

Certifying Organization

SAP America, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

GIAC Defending Advanced Threats

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certifying Organization

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Type

A - Core

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