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GIAC GSNA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Systems and Network Auditor |
| Exam Number: | GSNA |
| Passing Score: | 72% |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Exam Price: | $979 USD |
| Related Certifications: | GCWN GICSP GSEC GAWN |
| Recommended Training: | SANS AUD507: Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE GIAC Official Site |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam; remote proctoring via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; currently in abeyance, no new exam purchases available |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: 2+ years of IT/security/audit experience, familiarity with SANS AUD507 training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/systems-network-auditor-gsna/ |
GIAC GSNA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Auditing Windows Systems | 15% | - Active Directory and access control - Event logging and system monitoring - Security policies and registry settings - Services, processes, and patch management |
| Topic 2: Auditing Enterprise Networks & Perimeters | 20% | - Network monitoring and traffic analysis - Cloud and virtual infrastructure auditing - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and perimeter security - Network architecture and protocols |
| Topic 3: Auditing UNIX & Linux Systems | 20% | - User account and privilege auditing - Logging, monitoring, and integrity checks - System configuration and hardening - File system permissions and access controls |
| Topic 4: The Audit Process | 15% | - Baselines, standards, and control frameworks - Audit planning, execution, and reporting - Audit fundamentals and methodology |
| Topic 5: Web Application Auditing | 15% | - Web architecture and common vulnerabilities - Input validation and data protection - Security testing and reporting - Authentication, authorization, and session management |
| Topic 6: Risk Assessment for Auditors | 15% | - Risk mitigation and control evaluation - Risk identification and analysis - Risk terminology and concepts |
GSNA Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
GIAC lists these recommended training resources for the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam:
Official training plus consistent self-testing is a proven combination — the 368 practice questions from PracticeVCE handle the second half.
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The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam presents 115 with 180 minutes to complete them. Practicing under the same clock in the PracticeVCE Desktop Test Engine makes the real pacing feel routine.
Web-based proctored exam; remote proctoring via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; currently in abeyance, no new exam purchases available Registration for the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam goes through these official channels:
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The official GIAC Systems and Network Auditor outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Auditing UNIX & Linux Systems (20%), Auditing Enterprise Networks & Perimeters (20%), and Web Application Auditing (15%). See the complete list in the topics section above — the 368 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The GSNA exam is a GIAC certification exam built on the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: GSEC, GICSP, GCWN, GAWN. As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 368 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Passing the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam requires 72%, and the registration fee is $979 USD. A retake costs the same amount again — a practical reason to verify your readiness with the PracticeVCE engines before booking.
The full GIAC Systems and Network Auditor preparation set at an affordable, small-profits price: 368 practice questions in three formats — a printable, expert-prepared PDF with instant download; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. A free demo is available anytime, updates are free for 365 days, renewal afterward is 50% off, installations are unlimited, and checkout is McAfee-secured with automatic encryption of your personal information.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: 2+ years of IT/security/audit experience, familiarity with SANS AUD507 training Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official GIAC exam page before scheduling.
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor Sample Questions:
Sam works as a Web Developer for McRobert Inc. He creates a Web site. He wants to include the following table in the Web site:
He writes the following HTML code to create the table:
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Which of the following tags will Sam place at lines 3 and 4 to create the table?
- A. at line 3 at line 4
- B. at line 4 at line
- C. at line 3 at line 4
- D. at line 3 at line 4
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following statements are true about locating rogue access points using WLAN discovery software such as NetStumbler, Kismet, or MacStumbler if you are using a Laptop integrated with Wi-Fi compliant MiniPCI card? (Choose two)
- A. These tools can determine the rogue access point even when it is attached to a wired network.
- B. Explanation:
WLAN discovery software such as NetStumbler, Kismet, or MacStumbler can be used to detect rogue access points if the victim is using IEEE 802 frequency bands. However, if the victim is using non-IEEE 802.11 frequency bands or unpopular modulations, these tools might not detect rogue access. NetStumbler, kismet, or MacStumbler also gives the authorization status of an access point. A Rogue access point (AP) is set up by the attackers in an Enterprise's network. The attacker captures packets in the existing wireless LAN (WLAN) and finds the SSID and security keys (by cracking). Then the attacker sets up his own AP using the same SSID and security keys. The network clients unknowingly use this AP and the attacker captures their usernames and passwords. This can help the attacker to intrude the security and have access to the Enterprise data. - C. These tools can determine the authorization status of an access point.
- D. These tools cannot detect rogue access points if the victim is using data encryption.
- E. These tools detect rogue access points if the victim is using IEEE 802.11 frequency bands.
Correct Answer: B,C,E 🗳️
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Which of the following does an anti-virus program update regularly from its manufacturer's Web site?
- A. Permissions
- B. Service packs
- C. Definition
- D. Hotfixes
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following tools uses Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)?
- A. Explanation:
A ping scanner is a tool that sends ICMP ECHO requests across a network and rapidly makes a list of responding nodes. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is an integral part of IP. It is used to report an error in datagram processing. The Internet Protocol (IP) is used for host-to-host datagram service in a network. The network is configured with connecting devices called gateways. When an error occurs in datagram processing, gateways or destination hosts report the error to the source hosts through the ICMP protocol. The ICMP messages are sent in various situations, such as when a datagram cannot reach its destination, when the gateway cannot direct the host to send traffic on a shorter route, when the gateway does not have the buffering capacity, etc. - B. Brutus
- C. Fragroute
- D. Ping scanner
- E. Port scanner
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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You work as a Network Administrator for XYZ CORP. The company has a Windows-based network. You want to configure the ACL with a Cisco router. Which of the following router prompts can you use to accomplish the task?
- A. router#
- B. router(config)#
- C. router(config-ext-nacl)#
- D. router(config-if)#
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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