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GIAC GPEN Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | GPEN |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 82-115 |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Format: | Computer-Based Testing, Proctored Exam, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 949 (standard certification exam attempt, subject to change) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 73% - 74% |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam (remote) or authorized testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; recommended experience in networking and basic security concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/penetration-tester-gpen/ |
GIAC GPEN Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Penetration Testing Methodology | - Reporting fundamentals - Rules of engagement - Scoping and planning |
| Topic 2: Web Application Penetration Testing | - Common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) - Injection and authentication attacks |
| Topic 3: Post Exploitation and Lateral Movement | - Network pivoting techniques - Maintaining access |
| Topic 4: Reconnaissance and Enumeration | - Passive reconnaissance techniques - Active scanning and service enumeration |
| Topic 5: Password Attacks and Access Techniques | - Credential harvesting and reuse - Password cracking methods |
| Topic 6: Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation | - Exploit execution techniques - Privilege escalation basics - Vulnerability identification |
GPEN Exam Questions and Answers
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The package contains 405 practice questions for the GPEN exam, all verified by our IT experts. A free demo is available so you can review the style before you buy.
- Post Exploitation and Lateral Movement ()
- Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation ()
- Web Application Penetration Testing ()
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The engine presents GIAC Certified Penetration Tester questions in random order, so each session feels like a fresh test rather than a memorized list. After every simulated exam you receive a score, and your errors are clearly marked, which makes it easy to see your weak and strong areas and build a focused study plan.
The real GPEN exam gives you 180 minutes minutes for 82-115 questions. The engine lets you rehearse under the same kind of time pressure, so pacing decisions become automatic.
GIAC Certification Registration: register for GPEN
SANS SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking: Visit official page
To pass GPEN you need Approximately 73% - 74%, and the official fee is USD 949 (standard certification exam attempt, subject to change). Setting the target score early makes it easier to measure your progress in practice tests.
No formal prerequisites required; recommended experience in networking and basic security concepts
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester Sample Questions:
You work as a Network Administrator for Infosec Inc. Nowadays, you are facing an unauthorized access in your Wi-Fi network. Therefore, you analyze a log that has been recorded by your favorite sniffer, Ethereal. You are able to discover the cause of the unauthorized access after noticing the following string in the log file:
(Wlan.fc.type_subtype eq 32 and llc.oui eq 0x00601d and llc.pid eq 0x0001) When you find All your 802.11b are belong to us as the payload string, you are convinced about which tool is being used for the unauthorized access. Which of the following tools have you ascertained?
- A. NetStumbler
- B. AirSnort
- C. AiroPeek
- D. Kismet
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
John works as a professional Ethical Hacker. He is assigned a project to test the security of www.we-are-secure.com. John has gained the access to the network of the organization and placed a backdoor in the network. Now, he wants to clear all event logs related to previous hacking attempts. Which of the following tools can John use if we-are-secure.com is using the Windows 2000 server?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
- A. Blindside
- B. AuditPol
- C. elsave.exe
- D. WinZapper
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
Which of the following security protocols can be used to support MS-CHAPv2 for wireless client authentication?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
- A. PPTP
- B. HTTP
- C. PEAP
- D. IPSec
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
You want to connect to your friend's computer and run a Trojan on it. Which of the following tools will you use to accomplish the task?
- A. Remoxec
- B. PSExec
- C. Hk.exe
- D. GetAdmin.exe
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You have received a file named new.com in your email as an attachment. When you execute this file in your laptop, you get the following message:
'EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!'
When you open the file in Notepad, you get the following string:
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
What step will you take as a countermeasure against this attack?
- A. Traverse to all of your drives, search new.com files, and delete them.
- B. Do nothing.
- C. Immediately shut down your laptop.
- D. Clean up your laptop with antivirus.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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