GIAC GDAT Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: GDAT
  • Exam Name/Title: GIAC Defending Advanced Threats
  • Certification Provider: GIAC
  • Corresponding Certification: GIAC Certification
  • Exam Questions: 152
  • Updated On: Oct 12, 2026

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GIAC GDAT Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification)
Exam Name:GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT) Certification Exam
Exam Number:GDAT
Certificate Validity Period:4 years
Exam Price:USD 949–1,099 (varies by purchase/training bundle)
Exam Format:Proctored, Open Book (authorized materials only), Multiple Choice
Exam Duration:180 minutes
Passing Score:Approximately 67% (scaled score may vary)
Related Certifications:GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Available Languages:English
Real Exam Qty:Approximately 75
Recommended Training:SANS SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
SANS FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics
Exam Registration:GIAC Official Certification Registration
SANS Institute Training & Exams
Sample Questions:GIAC GDAT Sample Questions
Exam Way:Online proctored exam (remote) or testing center (Pearson VUE/SANS GIAC authorized providers)
Pre Condition:No strict prerequisites, but experience in security operations, incident response, or network/security analysis is strongly recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.giac.org/certifications/defending-advanced-threats-gdat/

GIAC GDAT Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Advanced Threat Defense Fundamentals- Threat landscape and attacker methodologies
  • 1. Common intrusion patterns and behaviors
    • 2. APT lifecycle and kill chain analysis
      - Security monitoring principles
      • 1. Telemetry collection fundamentals
        • 2. Detection vs prevention strategies
          Topic 2: Threat Hunting and Incident Response- Hypothesis-driven threat hunting
          • 1. Threat intelligence integration
            - Incident investigation techniques
            • 1. Containment and eradication workflows
              Topic 3: Network Traffic Analysis- Packet analysis and protocol inspection
              • 1. DNS, HTTP/S, and lateral movement indicators
                • 2. Identifying malicious traffic patterns
                  - Network detection engineering
                  • 1. Signature and behavioral detection techniques
                    Topic 4: Endpoint Detection and Response- Malware behavior analysis
                    • 1. Execution flow tracing
                      - Endpoint telemetry analysis
                      • 1. Persistence mechanism identification
                        • 2. Process and memory inspection
                          Topic 5: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)- Detection tuning and alerting
                          • 1. Reducing false positives
                            - Log analysis and correlation
                            • 1. Event normalization and parsing
                              • 2. Correlation rule development


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