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GIAC GDSA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Defensible Security Architect (GDSA) Exam |
| Exam Number: | GDSA |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple-choice, Proctored web-based exam |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $2,499 USD |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Network Security Operations (GNSO) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | GIAC GDSA Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam; remote proctoring via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 2+ years of cybersecurity experience, or core-level GIAC certification; solid understanding of network security, security operations, and risk frameworks |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/defensible-security-architecture-gdsa |
GIAC GDSA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Fundamental Security Architecture Concepts | 20% | - Security architecture frameworks and risk assessment - Intrusion Kill Chain and Diamond Model application - Zero Trust Model principles and implementation - Software Defined Networking (SDN) security |
| Topic 2: Data-Centric Security | 20% | - Tokenization and data masking - Reverse proxies and WAF implementation - Encryption strategies and key management - Database activity monitoring and protection |
| Topic 3: Layer 1 / Layer 2 Defense | 10% | - ARP spoofing and broadcast control - VLAN segmentation and protection - Switching infrastructure security |
| Topic 4: Cloud-based Security Architecture | 20% | - Cloud network segmentation and micro-segmentation - Cloud access control and identity management - Hypervisor and container security - Cloud service models and shared responsibility |
| Topic 5: Fundamental Layer 3 Defense | 15% | - CIDR, routing protocols and attack mitigation - Securing SNMP, NTP and other core services - Bogon filtering and route authentication - IPv6 security considerations and controls |
| Topic 6: Data Discovery, Governance, and Mobility Management | 15% | - Data classification and inventory - Mobile Device Management (MDM) and endpoint security - Data lifecycle protection and compliance - Data Loss Prevention (DLP) design and deployment |
GIAC Defensible Security Architect Sample Questions:
Which of the following is a core concept of Domain Isolation in Zero Trust Networking?
Response:
- A. Segmenting networks based on geographical locations
- B. Limiting internet access to specific domains
- C. Increasing network speed by limiting encryption
- D. Preventing unauthorized devices from communicating with sensitive resources
Perimeter-focused deficiencies highlight which of the following issues?
(Choose two)
Response:
- A. Underestimating the importance of user awareness training
- B. Overreliance on physical security measures
- C. Excessive trust in perimeter security to block all attacks
- D. Ignoring the potential for insider threats
Which security mechanisms are used to mitigate VLAN hopping attacks?
(Choose two)
Response:
- A. Using ARP poisoning detection tools
- B. Enforcing VLAN tagging
- C. Disabling unused ports and configuring them as access ports
- D. Allowing trunk ports on all switches
Your organization is planning to migrate several critical applications to a public cloud provider. You are tasked with ensuring security during and after the migration. What immediate steps should you take to secure the cloud-based infrastructure and protect your organization's data?
Response:
- A. Disable multi-factor authentication to simplify access for employees
- B. Rely on the cloud provider to secure the infrastructure entirely
- C. Establish Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and enable encryption for all data
- D. Focus only on encrypting data at rest, and leave IAM configuration for later
What are the primary benefits of employing data-centric security in a cloud environment?
(Choose two)
Response:
- A. Ensuring physical security at cloud provider data centers
- B. Reducing the need for multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- C. Minimizing the impact of breaches by protecting sensitive data
- D. Increased visibility into how data is being accessed and used
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