February 2025 Newsletter
GIAC Certifications
GIAC Certifications develops and administers more than 30 premier, professional information security certifications.
The Trust Me, I'm Certified! GIAC Newsletter is a great way to stay up-to-date on what's new with GIAC, as well as special offers, free resources, the latest news, and more.
In the News: Major Healthcare Data Breach
*Healthcare saw some of the largest data breaches in 2024, including a massive ransomware attack on Change Healthcare that exposed sensitive information on 190 million individuals. With risks like the growing, 2025 is shaping up to be another tough year. The breach was caused by compromised credentials without multi-factor authentication and is a wakeup call for stronger security. GIAC certifications like GCIH and GCIA are crucial for detecting and handling such threats.
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New Certifications Spanning Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Leadership
Now Live: GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design
Validate your understanding of cloud provider frameworks and design approaches for secure architecture in the cloud.
Presale: GIAC Cyber Incident Leader
Showcase your ability to manage a cyber incident and lead an incident management (IM) team, validating your expertise in restoring an organization’s normal operations.
NEW! An Essential Credential for Building and Securing AWS Workloads
This AWS Secure Builder Micro-Credential validates your skills in securing and managing AWS environments. It covers key areas such as the shared responsibility model, identity and access management, CI/CD pipeline security, and workload hardening.
What is a micro-credential? A micro-credential is shorter and more targeted than a traditional certification. It focuses on precise skills within the boarder domains of cybersecurity and validates expertise in specialized areas.
Protecting the Integrity of GIAC Certifications
The Real Consequences of Cheating
GIAC-certified professionals play a pivotal role on the frontlines of cybersecurity, defending against threats, breaches, and attacks that can impact individuals, organizations, and even national security. The risks are too high to allow someone to falsely claim the ability to handle these critical responsibilities.
Save 20% on Your GIAC Renewal
Do you have one or more certifications up for renewal?
Act now and get 20% off the renewal of one certification! You’ve made the commitment to get GIAC certified, but don’t stop there—keeping your certification(s) active is essential for staying current and competitive in the cybersecurity workforce. *Hurry! Offer ends February 28, 2025.
*Only eligible accounts with certifications expiring in 2-4 years may take advantage of this offer. Offer applies to first full-price renewal only. For information on what CPEs are accepted, please?visit our renewal webpage. Once your certification is renewed, it will be valid for an additional four years from its original expiration date. This offer is non-transferable and has no monetary value to candidate. Cannot be combined with other offers or voucher programs. See our?webpage?for applicable renewal terms & conditions.
Do you have one or more GIAC certifications that expired in 2024?
Reactivate now and get 20% off! Take advantage of this one-time offer to reactivate one of your expired certifications before it’s gone for good.? *Don’t wait – this offer ends on February 28, 2025.
*Only eligible accounts may take advantage of this offer. Offer applies to first full-price renewal only. For information on what CPEs are accepted, please visit our renewal webpage.?Once your certification is renewed, it will be valid for an additional four years from its original expiration date. This offer is non-transferrable and has no monetary value to candidate. Cannot be combined with other offers or voucher programs. See our webpage for applicable Renewal terms & conditions.
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