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GIAC / SANS · Full exam outline
GSEC
Security Essentials
Security fundamentals
1
Network Security and Cloud
1.1
Network protocols and architecture
1.2
Wireless and mobile security
1.3
Cloud service models and controls
2
Defence in Depth and Access Control
2.1
Defensible network design
2.2
Authentication and authorization
2.3
Endpoint protection
3
Cryptography
3.1
Cryptographic algorithms and applications
3.2
Public key infrastructure and certificate management
3.3
VPNs and secure protocols
4
Security Operations
4.1
Logging, monitoring and SIEM
4.2
Incident handling
4.3
Vulnerability scanning and management
5
System Security
5.1
Windows security and automation
5.2
Linux security and automation
5.3
Container and virtualization security
Weights are the certification body’s published values and are checked against each outline revision.