GAIPS
GIAC AI Platform Security
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Overview
What is GAIPS?
GAIPS is GIAC's certification for securing generative AI applications and LLM development pipelines. Based on SANS course SEC545, it tests hands-on skills across eight domains, including AI application architecture, infrastructure and deployment security, MLOps pipelines, retrieval augmentation (RAG), and agentic systems. Unlike the offensive GOAA, GAIPS addresses the defender side: it fits practitioners who secure GenAI stacks in production. Strength: GIAC's CyberLive format tests skills in realistic lab environments rather than pure multiple choice, and GIAC's brand value in the security industry is high. Limitation: the certification is new and only available for general purchase from July 28, 2026, before that only bundled with SEC545. Market recognition still has to build. At roughly 979 USD exam fee plus SANS course costs, the financial investment is substantial.
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Key details
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. SANS course SEC545 'GenAI and LLM Application Security' is recommended. Practical experience in application security, cloud, or MLOps is factually necessary for exam success.
Exam format
CyberLive exam (performance-based in a real lab environment with VMs and real tools, not pure multiple choice); proctored remotely via ProctorU or onsite via Pearson VUE; question count and passing score not yet finalized at launch; available for general purchase from July 28, 2026, before that only bundled with SANS SEC545.
Renewal & maintenance
Validity period 4 years. Renewal via 36 CPE credits over the 4-year period plus a one-time renewal fee (around 479 USD), or alternatively retaking the exam. CPE credits from trainings, conferences, or publications are eligible.
Classification
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
Mapping from NIST NICE Framework SP 800-181, status 2025. NIST source ↗
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