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• Technical Comprehension • Problem Solving Skills • Knowledge Application
Provides Assessment data and insights in: • Information Security Aptitude • Networking Concept Domain • Defense in Depth Domain • Internet Security Technologies Domain • Communications Security Domain • Operating Systems Security Domain
Provides assessment data and insights in: • Information Security Foundations • Cornerstone Information Security • Advanced Information Security Principles
Provides assessment data and insights in: • Digital Forensics Foundations • Cornerstone Digital Forensics • Advanced Digital Forensics Principles
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All SANS CyberTalent assessments are delivered online via the GIAC Certification exam engine. Any individual or candidate completing a SANS CyberTalent Assessment is bound by the GIAC Program Rules which include the GIAC Candidate Agreement and the GIAC Disability Policy.
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