GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Credential: GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Credentialing Agency: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) certification is an intermediate level certification designed for technologists, auditors, network administrators and penetration-testers who are responsible for assessing the security of wireless networks. The GAWN certification focuses on the different security mechanisms for wireless networks, the tools and techniques used to evaluate and exploit weaknesses, and techniques used to analyze wireless networks. There are no formal education or experience requirements associated with this certification. Training is available but not required. Candidates must pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
11200 Rockville Pike
Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 654-7267
Fax: (301) 951-0140
Email: info@giac.org
Other REQUIREMENTS
The GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must agree to uphold and be bound by the GIAC Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
- 802.11 Fuzzing Attacks
- Attacking Weak Encryption
- Bluetooth Attacks
- Bluetooth Low Energy Attacks
- Bridging the Air Gap
- DECT
- DoS on Wireless Networks
- High-Frequency RFID Attacks
- Hotspots
- Low-Frequency RFID Attacks
- NFC
- Practical SDR Attacks
- Rogue Networks
- Sniffing Wireless
- Wireless Basics
- Wireless Client Attacks
- WPA2
- Zigbee
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) examination:
- General References
- Related Courses
- Related Training
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN)
Renewal Period: 4 years