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GIAC GCFA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) |
| Exam Number: | GCFA |
| Real Exam Qty: | 82 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Price: | $999 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Format: | CyberLive Hands-on Practical, Proctored, Multiple Choice, Open-book |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | GCFE GCFR GCIH |
| Passing Score: | 71% |
| Recommended Training: | SANS FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling GIAC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam; remote via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience in digital forensics, incident response, or completion of SANS FOR508 training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/certified-forensic-analyst-gcfa |
GIAC GCFA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Response & Evidence Handling | 25% | - Evidence acquisition and preservation - Enterprise incident response process - Chain of custody and legal considerations |
| Memory & Volatile Artifact Analysis | 20% | - Process and malicious activity detection - Volatile data collection - Memory forensics using Volatility |
| Anti-Forensics & Advanced Techniques | 15% | - Linux and cross-platform forensics - Detecting anti-forensic methods - Reporting and case documentation |
| Windows & File System Forensics | 25% | - Registry and Windows artifact analysis - NTFS file system analysis - Event logs and system artifacts |
| Timeline & Advanced Analysis | 15% | - APT and threat hunting analysis - Filesystem timeline reconstruction - Correlating artifacts across sources |
Questions and Answers About GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst
GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst is an official GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) exam, listed under exam code GCFA. A passing result earns you the GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst certification at the Advanced / Practitioner level. It also ties into GCFE, GCFR, GCIH, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst requires 71%, and the official registration fee is $999 USD. Retakes charge the full $999 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended experience in digital forensics, incident response, or completion of SANS FOR508 training
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) recommends the following training for GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst candidates.
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The GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Memory & Volatile Artifact Analysis (20%), Timeline & Advanced Analysis (15%), and Anti-Forensics & Advanced Techniques (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst Sample Questions:
You work as a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator for SecureNet Inc. You want to investigate Cross-Site Scripting attack on your company's Website. Which of the following methods of investigation can you use to accomplish the task?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
- A. Use Wireshark to capture traffic going to the server and then searching for the requests going to the input page, which may give log of the malicious traffic and the IP address of the source.
- B. Use a Web proxy to view the Web server transactions in real time and investigate any communication with outside servers.
- C. Look at the Web servers logs and normal traffic logging.
- D. Review the source of any HTML-formatted e-mail messages for embedded scripts or links in the URL to the company's site.
Correct Answer: B,C,D 🗳️
Which of the following tools works by using standard set of MS-DOS commands and can create an MD5 hash of an entire drive, partition, or selected files?
- A. Forensic Sorter
- B. Ontrack
- C. DriveSpy
- D. Device Seizure
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following graphical tools is used to navigate through directory structures?
- A. Disk Cleanup
- B. Disk Management
- C. Windows Explorer
- D. System Information
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following types of cyber stalking damage the reputation of their victim and turn other people against them by setting up their own Websites, blogs or user pages for this purpose?
- A. Attempts to gather information about the victim
- B. False accusations
- C. False victimization
- D. Encouraging others to harass the victim
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following types of firewall ensures that the packets are part of the established session?
- A. Switch-level firewall
- B. Application-level firewall
- C. Stateful inspection firewall
- D. Circuit-level firewall
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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