Certification Name : GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator
Certification Description
Individuals responsible for installing, configuring, and securing Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 networks.
GIAC Certified Windows System Administrators (GCWNs) have the knowledge, skills and abilities to secure and audit Windows systems, including services such as Group Policy, Active Directory, Internet Information Server, IPSec and Certificate Services.
Certifying Organization
The SANS Institute(SANS)(0907)
8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 205 Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact information : 301-654-7267 Email : info@sans.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? No
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? No
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
microsoft; windows; computer, IP; security; IPSec; network