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GIAC GFACT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies |
| Exam Number: | GFACT |
| Related Certifications: | GPEN GSEC GCIH |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Proctored |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 71% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Price: | $949 USD |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC275: Foundations: Computers, Technology, & Security |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | GIAC GFACT Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Web-based, proctored; remote via ProctorU or onsite via PearsonVUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended completion of SANS SEC275 training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/foundational-cybersecurity-technologies-gfact/ |
GIAC GFACT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Forensics & Post-Exploitation | 9% | - Post-exploitation activities - Incident response stages - Forensics tools and functions - Evidence and artifacts |
| Linux Foundations | 11% | - Permissions and access control - Linux architecture and file systems - Common Linux commands |
| Security Concepts | 12% | - Defensive strategies - Cryptography concepts - Ethical and legal aspects - Attack lifecycle |
| Logic & Programming | 11% | - Program execution and memory - Programming syntax and constructs - Logical operations |
| Windows Foundations | 11% | - Windows architecture and file systems - Windows CLI commands - Permissions and access control |
| Networking & Servers | 13% | - Core networking concepts and protocols - Server types and functions |
| Exploitation & Mitigation | 8% | - Mitigation strategies - Attack tools and techniques - Exploit anatomy and methodology |
| Computer Hardware & Virtualization | 12% | - Virtualization and containers - Hardware components and functions - Memory concepts |
| Operating Systems, Web & Data Storage | 13% | - Web technologies - File systems - Operating system functions - Cloud computing models |
GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which file systems are commonly used in Linux?
(Choose 3)
Response:
- A. NTFS
- B. FAT32
- C. Btrfs
- D. XFS
- E. ext4
Correct Answer: C,D,E 🗳️
Question #2
Which mitigation strategy involves isolating critical network segments to limit the spread of an attack?
Response:
- A. User Education
- B. Encryption
- C. Network Segmentation
- D. Patch Management
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Question #3
Which type of memory is non-volatile and typically used to store the BIOS firmware?
Response:
- A. Cache
- B. ROM (Read-Only Memory)
- C. SSD (Solid State Drive)
- D. RAM
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Question #4
What are valid Linux file permissions?
(Choose 3)
Response:
- A. Modify
- B. Execute
- C. Write
- D. Read
Correct Answer: B,C,D 🗳️
Question #5
Which of the following best describes a method for achieving persistence in a compromised system?
Response:
- A. Deleting logs
- B. Scanning for open ports
- C. Installing a rootkit
- D. Encrypting valuable data
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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