According to the GIAC, this GISF track can bridge the gap that exists between managers and system administrators. GISF candidates are expected to demonstrate key concepts of information security which include understanding the threats and risks to information and information resources, identifying best practices that can be used to protect them, and learning to diversify our protection strategy. Officially, the exam covers:
Attacks and Countermeasures
Building Security Policies
Cryptosystems, cryptography, and algorithms
Defense in Depth
Designing and Implementing Networks
Fundamental Security Concepts
Networking and Routing Concepts
Risk & Vulnerability Assessment & Management
Security as a Process
Wireless Technologies