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Cyber security professionals and teams seeking a solution to validate hands‑on competencies through realistic, VM‑based performance exams
About GIAC Certifications
GIAC Certifications is designed to validate real‑world cybersecurity skills in a fully interactive virtual machine environment. Recognizing the industry’s demand for discipline‑specific certifications that prove practical ability, CyberLive requires candidates to perform analytical tasks mirroring the exact job duties those certifications test, everything from system configuration and threat analysis to incident response, directly within operational VMs rather than through simulations. Each CyberLive item is performance‑based, weighted more heavily than multiple‑choice questions, and allotted additional time to ensure candidates can demonstrate mastery of essential tools and techniques. Delivered in a proctored setting via preferred browsers, CyberLive exams confirm that practitioners can “hit the ground running” on day one, offering employers a reliable tool for skill identification.
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GIAC Certifications
Founded: 1999
United States
www.giac.org
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