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GIAC GPCS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Public Cloud Security |
| Exam Number: | GPCS |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design (GCAD) GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) |
| Exam Price: | $999 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 64% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Format: | Open Book, Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online or onsite proctored exam via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite required. Recommended knowledge of cloud computing and cybersecurity fundamentals. Associated training course: SEC510 Cloud Security Engineering and Controls. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/public-cloud-security-gpcs |
GIAC GPCS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Auditing, Hardening, and Securing Public Cloud Environments | - Cloud Infrastructure Security
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| Multicloud Compliance and Integration | - Compliance Management
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| Evaluation and Comparison of Public Cloud Service Providers | - Public Cloud Fundamentals
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GPCS Exam — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
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The GIAC Public Cloud Security is the official GIAC exam behind the Cloud Security certification at the Advanced level. It's how the vendor verifies that your skills meet its standard — and how employers know they do. Related credentials include GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD), GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), GIAC Cloud Security Architecture and Design (GCAD), useful context if you're mapping a longer certification path.
75 questions, 120 minutes on the clock. That ratio is the real exam-within-the-exam: budget your time per question, learn to flag and move on, and rehearse in the PracticeVCE engine under real timing until finishing comfortably becomes your default.
The GIAC Public Cloud Security blueprint divides into 3 domains, with Auditing, Hardening, and Securing Public Cloud Environments, Evaluation and Comparison of Public Cloud Service Providers, Multicloud Compliance and Integration among the headline areas. Let the weightings steer your hours — they tell you where the questions concentrate. The full outline above shows every subtopic.
Registration costs $999 USD, and passing requires 64%. Credit card is the standard, secure way to pay — and note the fee applies per attempt, so a retake costs full price again. Practicing with the 163 questions from PracticeVCE until your mock scores clear the bar comfortably is the cheaper insurance.
No formal prerequisite required. Recommended knowledge of cloud computing and cybersecurity fundamentals. Associated training course: SEC510 Cloud Security Engineering and Controls. Vendor policies evolve, so before booking, confirm the latest eligibility details on the official exam page (official GPCS exam information).
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GIAC Public Cloud Security Sample Questions:
What encryption mechanisms should be implemented to secure data at rest in a cloud storage platform?
(Choose Two)
Response:
- A. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)
- B. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- C. Transport Layer Security
- D. Tokenization
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
Which measures should be taken to secure a Google Firebase database?
(Choose Three)
Response:
- A. Configuring strong security rules to define who has access.
- B. Encrypting data stored in Firebase at rest and in transit.
- C. Monitoring and logging all access and queries to detect anomalies.
- D. Ensuring that database backups are publicly accessible for transparency.
- E. Allowing direct database access from the internet to increase performance.
Correct Answer: A,B,C 🗳️
In the context of cloud services, what role does tokenization play in data protection?
Response:
- A. It generates a random string to replace sensitive data.
- B. It creates digital tokens for network security.
- C. It verifies data integrity.
- D. It encrypts data using a public key.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
How does regular auditing of security configurations in cloud application platforms benefit an organization?
Response:
- A. It simplifies the configuration process.
- B. It decreases security awareness among staff.
- C. It helps identify and rectify potential security vulnerabilities.
- D. It increases the risk of security breaches.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What are best practices for securing virtual private networks (VPNs) in cloud environments?
(Choose two)
Response:
- A. Allow all public IP addresses to access the VPN
- B. Disable multi-factor authentication for VPN users
- C. Use encryption for all VPN connections
- D. Limit access to trusted IP addresses
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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