- Deadlines
- Deadlines are displayed in Universal Time (UTC), also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
- For GIAC certifications, the exam deadline is four months from your start date. The deadlines are clearly displayed within the certification grid in your portal account.
- If your original certification attempt expires, you have 15 days after your deadline to purchase a 30-day extension for $199 through the GIAC Certification Portal by clicking on "Certification Attempts" and then the "Purchase Extension" link.
- If do not purchase an extension within 15 days after your deadline, you may acquire a new certification attempt by registering for a Challenge Certification. Regular pricing for Challenge Certification is $899. For alumni of the corresponding SANS training course, the fee is $749.
- If you do not pass a certification exam you may pay to retake the exam that you failed to complete the certification requirements.
- Your exams must be completed OR payment for a retake must be received within 15 days after your final exam deadline.
Exam Deadlines
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