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GSLCGIAC Security Leadership Certification

GIACPersonnel certification (ISO 17024)Leadership
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Overview

What is GSLC?

The GSLC is the security leadership credential of the SANS/GIAC system, aimed at leaders with security responsibility who need to understand technical matters and steer teams without working deep in the technology themselves. It is typically based on the associated SANS leadership course and covers program management, risk, security architecture fundamentals, and detection and response from a leadership perspective. The exam follows the GIAC model (open-book, proctored). Compared to governance certifications such as the CISM, the GSLC is more technically grounded and accessible without an admission barrier, but considerably less visible in the job market outside the SANS community.

Suitable for

Security managers and team leads in technical environments
Technically minded professionals moving into leadership roles
Program and project owners for security initiatives

Quick facts

AccreditationISO/IEC 17024 by ANAB
Languagesen
RecognitionGlobal

Key details

Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal

Cost over 5 years

Exam fee (acquisition)€8,744
Renewal fees (5 years)€441
5-year total€9,185
How is TCO calculated? →

Classification

CertMap score and matching roles

Rating

Market recognition
1/3
Scheme quality
2/3
Practice evidence
2/3
Maintenance
2/3

Matching NICE roles

Oversee and GovernCommunications Security (COMSEC) Management
Oversee and GovernCybersecurity Policy and Planning
Oversee and GovernCybersecurity Workforce Management
Oversee and GovernExecutive Cybersecurity Leadership
Oversee and GovernPrivacy Compliance
Oversee and GovernProduct Support Management
Oversee and GovernProgram Management
Oversee and GovernSecure Project Management
Oversee and GovernSystems Authorization
Oversee and GovernSystems Security Management

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