GIAC Certifications

🤝 White House and SANS Institute | GIAC Chart a Path to Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap The Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House, in partnership with SANS Institute, GIAC Certifications, and myriad private and public sector organizations, has launched an initiative to modernize the U.S. cybersecurity workforce in key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and clean energy, under the Biden-Harris Administration's agenda. This initiative was announced on April 29, 2024, at the White House Cyber Workforce Convening in Washington, DC. It was an honor for SANS and GIAC leadership to attend this event and we thank ONCD for organizing it, as U.S. Government and private sector leaders were able to have productive conversations around public-private partnerships and how to best expand and strengthen the U.S. cyber workforce. During the event, SANS GIAC leadership released the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report, outlining the best practice of emphasizing skills and technical certifications over traditional four-year degrees in cybersecurity hiring. We applaud the Administration for leading by example and announcing the removal of the requirement for four-year degrees to work in cybersecurity jobs within Government. The Administration's shift to skills-based hiring is welcomed, and speaks to findings in the report regarding the need employers across sectors face to ensure new hires have the core technical skills to effectively perform their jobs on Day 1. It also removes a major barrier to entry for those without degrees seeking to enter the cyber workforce. Another speaker at this event included Christine Morency, a Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #SANSAlumni and now a cloud security professional at Merck, who serves as a prime example of this new direction in cyber workforce development and the findings from the report. Her transition from a non-technical background in physical therapy to a specialized role in cybersecurity illustrates the powerful impact of reskilling, supported by diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, in developing both entry-level and upskilling entry-level professionals to advanced, specialized cyber roles. 📩 Download the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report to learn about the importance of skilled training in addressing current cybersecurity challenges → https://lnkd.in/eyenTQkg 🔗 Read more here → https://lnkd.in/g4nFXyki SANS Cyber Academy | #SANSTraining #Cybersecurity #CareersInCyber #WorkforceDevelopment

Congratulations to these GIAC certification recipients! We love sharing your successes and announcements! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/eSbnA9hZ #CertifyGIAC #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Congratulations Christos Lazaridis | Colby W. | John H. | Kaela R. | Louise E. | Oskar Rudziński | Sammy H. | Thomas D. | Ulises Estrella Valera |

Whether it’s your first or your 10th, completing a GIAC Certification is always a fantastic feeling! 🤩 Want to get that feeling? Check out our full list of GIAC Certifications including our Practitioner and Applied Knowledge Certifications. Choose from in-demand focus areas such as Cloud Security, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), DFIR, and much more. Browse now! https://lnkd.in/ePkKwfpi #CertifyGIAC #GIAC #DFIR #CyberDefense #ICS #DFIR #CloudSecurity #OffensiveOperations

👥 "The key to building cyber resilience is to build the human edge." Investing in tech isn't enough; we must also invest in our teams' skills and preparedness. Let's create a culture of continuous learning. https://lnkd.in/ehSsNinH #CyberSkills #TechAndTalent #FutureReady #GIAC #CertifyGIAC

This research report is based on a first-of-its-kind survey that analyzed the cybersecurity workforce with the goal of identifying the key factors to successfully build high-performing cybersecurity teams. Use the findings of our study to benchmark your hiring practices. 📩 Download the report now: https://lnkd.in/eyenTQkg #CybersecurityManager #HumanResources #Cybersecurity

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🛡️🔒 Cybersecurity professionals face constant new threats. CPEs (Continuing Professional Education credits) ensure they stay on top of their game. Learn why CPEs are essential for maintaining certifications and staying current with the latest trends and technologies: https://lnkd.in/gTEF3JfF #Cybersecurity #CPE #ProfessionalDevelopment #GIAC #CertifyGIAC

🚀 Transform your cybersecurity workforce with practical insights from Dr. Austin Cusak. Discover how experiential training and mentorship can propel your team toward leadership excellence. Read more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/eKTZw8PN #LeadershipDevelopment #CyberTraining #Mentorship

Did you miss our webcast on the outcomes of the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report? Tune in to hear industry leaders discuss key questions like how to build and retain effective cyber teams, what to look for when hiring, how to be Inclusive with bringing in non-traditional talent, and what resources, management support and investments you need for success. Register here to watch the replay: https://lnkd.in/ea6BBhCb #GIAC #CertifyGIAC