The GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester certification validates a practitioner’s ability to find and mitigate significant security flaws in systems and networks. GXPN certification holders have the skills to conduct advanced penetration tests and model the behavior of attackers to improve system security, and the knowledge to demonstrate the business risk associated with these behaviors.
Areas Covered
- Network Attacks, Crypto, Network Booting, and Restricted Environments
- Python, Scapy, and Fuzzing
- Exploiting Windows and Linux for Penetration Testers
Who is GXPN for?
- Network Penetration Testers
- Systems Penetration Testers
- Incident Handlers
- Application Developers
- IDS Engineers
- Security personnel responsible for assessing target networks, systems and applications to find vulnerabilities
GXPN with CyberLive
GIAC knows that cyber security professionals need:
- Discipline-specific certifications
- Practical testing that validates their knowledge and hands-on skills
In response to this industry-wide need, GIAC developed CyberLive – hands-on, real-world practical testing.
CyberLive testing creates a lab environment where cyber practitioners prove their knowledge, understanding, and skill using:
- Actual programs
- Actual code
- Virtual machines
Candidates are asked practical questions that require performance of real-world-like tasks that mimic specialized job roles.
