Why verify a GIAC certification holder?
- Confirm active certification status before hiring
- See every GIAC cert a person currently holds
- Check whether a cert has expired
- Validate credentials for compliance or audit
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GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) is the certification arm of the SANS Institute, so the GIAC directory above is the SANS certified professionals directory. Search any SANS or GIAC holder by name to confirm their active certifications - GSEC, GCIH, GPEN, GCFA, GMON, GWAPT, GCIA, GXPN and more. There is no separate SANS directory or SANS certification lookup; every SANS certification is verified through GIAC.
Common questions about the GIAC & SANS directory
Is there a SANS certified professionals directory?+
Yes - and it is the same as the GIAC directory. GIAC is the certification body of the SANS Institute, so the GIAC certified professionals directory is the SANS certified professionals directory. Search by name to verify any SANS or GIAC certification holder and their active certs.
How do I search the GIAC certified professionals directory?+
Enter the certificate holder's full name in the search box above and click Search. This forwards your query directly to the official GIAC certified professionals directory at giac.org, which opens in a new tab showing all active certifications that person holds.
How do I verify a GIAC certification holder?+
Search by name. If they appear in the directory, their profile shows every active GIAC certification they hold - GPEN, GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, GMON, GWAPT, GCIA, GXPN and more. Expired certifications are removed automatically on the expiry date, so anything shown is currently valid.
Why isn't someone showing in the GIAC certified professionals directory?+
Three common reasons: (1) the certification has expired - holders are removed on the exact expiry date with no grace period; (2) the holder opted out of the public directory via their GIAC account; (3) the name at certification differs from your search - try a partial name or different spelling.
Can I search the GIAC directory by company, location, or certification type?+
No. The GIAC certified professionals directory only supports search by the holder's name. You cannot filter by employer, location, or specific certification. To find all holders of a specific cert, you would need to search by individual names.
GIAC certified professionals directory: the complete guide
GIAC Certified Professionals Directory: Search, Verify & Find Holders
How the official GIAC directory works, why names disappear from it, and how to use it for hiring and compliance checks.
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