Computer forensics certification qualifies an individual to effectively recover, reconstruct and analyze sensitive information related to cyber crimes. This certification begins with the SANS course Forensics 408, where individuals study the methods and tools used in the forensic process.
The IT audit course works to educate security professionals on the process of ISO/IEC 2700 implementation within enterprise systems. ISO/IEC 2700 is a set of information security management systems jointly established by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission. Upon completion of this course, individuals are prepared and qualified to implement the ISO/IEC 2700 standard.
Security 301 is the first course for the security administration track of the GIAC. This is an introductory course that prepares students for the GIAC Information Security Fundamentals certification. This course provides adequate initial training in overall system security.
The security management track begins with preparation for the Certified Information Systems Security, or CISSP, exam. The CISSP is geared toward higher level security professionals; successful certification qualifies them in advanced security techniques such as cryptography and security architecture.
Secure Coding in .Net: Developing Defensible Applications (Developer 544) is the first course in the software security track. The course revolves around modern defense techniques for ASP.NET developers. Upon course completion, students are prepared for the GIAC Secure Software Programmer-.NET certification.