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GIAC GCCC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) |
| Exam Number: | GCCC |
| Exam Format: | Open-book (printed materials only), Multiple Choice, Proctored |
| Passing Score: | 71% |
| Exam Price: | USD 999 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC566: Implementing and Auditing the CIS Critical Security Controls |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Official Registration Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam: remote via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals and CIS Controls |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/critical-controls-certification-gccc |
GIAC GCCC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Access Control & Privilege Management | 14% | - Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges - Account Monitoring and Control - Access Control Management |
| Topic 2: Background & Framework of CIS Controls | 15% | - Mapping to standards and regulations - History, purpose, and structure of CIS Controls v8 - Implementation Groups (IG1, IG2, IG3) |
| Topic 3: Governance, Training & Assessment | 10% | - Security Governance and Risk Management - Security Awareness and Training - Penetration Testing and Red Team Exercises |
| Topic 4: Defenses & Threat Protection | 12% | - Data Protection - Malware Defenses - Email and Web Browser Protections |
| Topic 5: Inventory & Asset Management | 12% | - Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets - Inventory and Control of Software Assets |
| Topic 6: Additional CIS Controls & Implementation | 8% | - Application Software Security - Secure Configuration for Network Devices - Network Infrastructure Management |
| Topic 7: Logging, Monitoring & Incident Response | 15% | - Security Continuous Monitoring - Data Recovery Capability - Incident Response Management - Audit Log Management |
| Topic 8: Secure Configuration & Vulnerability Management | 14% | - Continuous Vulnerability Management - Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software - Limitation of Network Ports, Protocols and Services |
Frequently Asked Questions: GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) is an official GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) certification exam, registered under the code GCCC. Passing it awards the GIAC Critical Controls Certification certification, a credential at the Practitioner / Specialist level. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) exam presents 75 questions within 120 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) takes 71%, and official registration costs USD 999. Retakes bill the full USD 999 again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals and CIS Controls
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Web-based proctored exam: remote via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers.
Yes, GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) recommends the following training for GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) candidates.
Complement any training with the 95 practice questions in the ActualPDF GCCC package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) is organized into 8 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Defenses & Threat Protection (12%), Inventory & Asset Management (12%), and Access Control & Privilege Management (14%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) Sample Questions:
Question 1
A security incident investigation identified the following modified version of a legitimate system file on a compromised client:
C:\Windows\System32\winxml.dll Addition Jan. 16, 2014 4:53:11 PM
The infection vector was determined to be a vulnerable browser plug-in installed by the user. Which of the organization's CIS Controls failed?
A. Application Software Security
B. Inventory and Control of Software Assets
C. Inventory and Control of Hardware Assets
D. Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs
Question 2
An organization has created a policy that allows software from an approved list of applications to be installed on workstations. Programs not on the list should not be installed. How can the organization best monitor compliance with the policy?
A. Auditing Active Directory and alerting when new accounts are created
B. Creating an IDS signature to alert based on unknown "User-Agent " strings
C. Comparing system snapshots and alerting when changes are made
D. Performing regular port scans of workstations on the network
Question 3
Kenya is a system administrator for SANS. Per the recommendations of the CIS Controls she has a dedicated host (kenya- adminbox / 10.10.10.10) for any administrative tasks. She logs into the dedicated host with her domain admin credentials. Which of the following connections should not exist from kenya-adminbox?
A. Mail.jane.org.25
B. Firewall_charon.jane.org.22
C. 10.10.245.3389
D. 10.10.10.33.443
Question 4
An organization is implementing a control within the Application Software Security CIS Control. How can they best protect against injection attacks against their custom web application and database applications?
A. Check user input against a list of reserved database terms
B. Filter input to only allow safe characters and strings
C. Ensure the web application server logs are going to a central log host
D. Configure the web server to use Unicode characters only
Question 5
Allied services have recently purchased NAC devices to detect and prevent non-company owned devices from attaching to their internal wired and wireless network. Corporate devices will be automatically added to the approved device list by querying Active Directory for domain devices. Non-approved devices will be placed on a protected VLAN with no network access. The NAC also offers a web portal that can be integrated with Active Directory to allow for employee device registration which will not be utilized in this deployment.
Which of the following recommendations would make NAC installation more secure?
A. Configure Active Directory to push an updated inventory to the NAC daily
B. Enforce company configuration standards for personal mobile devices
C. Disable the web portal device registration service
D. Change the wireless password following the NAC implementation
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: C |
