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| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) |
| Exam Number: | GCCC |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 73% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115-150 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Format: | Proctored Exam, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 979 (may vary) |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC566: Implementing CIS Critical Security Controls |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; foundational cybersecurity knowledge recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/critical-controls-certification-gccc/ |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Vulnerability and Configuration Management | - Secure configuration and hardening
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| Topic 2: Threat Defense and Incident Response | - Malware defenses and endpoint protection
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| Topic 3: CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation | - Basic Cyber Hygiene and Asset Management
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| Topic 4: Data Protection and Security Testing | - Data protection and encryption
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| Topic 5: Security Monitoring and Logging | - Log collection and analysis
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The GCCC exam is the official GIAC exam for GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC). Passing it earns you the GIAC Critical Controls Certification credential. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with ValidDumps's practice questions pays off.
The GCCC exam contains 115-150 questions, and the time limit is 240 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in ValidDumps's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.
The passing score for the GCCC exam is 73%, and the official registration fee is USD 979 (may vary). Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run ValidDumps's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.
No formal prerequisites required; foundational cybersecurity knowledge recommended. Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://www.giac.org/certifications/critical-controls-certification-gccc/.
You can book the GCCC exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery method: Online proctored or authorized testing center.
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Executive management approved the storage of sensitive data on smartphones and tablets as long as they were encrypted. Later a vulnerability was announced at an information security conference that allowed attackers to bypass the device's authentication process, making the data accessible. The smartphone manufacturer said it would take six months for the vulnerability to be fixed and distributed through the cellular carriers. Four months after the vulnerability was announced, an employee lost his tablet and the sensitive information became public.
What was the failure that led to the information being lost?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Why is it important to enable event log storage on a system immediately after it is installed?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Janice is auditing the perimeter of the network at Sugar Water InC. According to documentation, external SMTP traffic is only allowed to and from 10.10.10.25. Which of the following actions would demonstrate the rules are configured incorrectly?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which CIS Control includes storing system images on a hardened server, scanning production systems for out-of-date software, and using file integrity assessment tools like tripwire?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A security incident investigation identified the following modified version of a legitimate system file on a compromised client:
C:\Windows\System32\winxml.dll Addition Jan. 16, 2014 4:53:11 PM
The infection vector was determined to be a vulnerable browser plug-in installed by the user. Which of the organization's CIS Controls failed?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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