GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst: GCIA Exam


"GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst", also known as GCIA exam, is a GIAC Certification. With the complete collection of questions and answers, PrepAwayPDF has assembled to take you through 508 Q&As to your GCIA Exam preparation. In the GCIA exam resources, you will cover every field and category in GIAC Information Security Certification helping to ready you for your successful GIAC Certification.

  • Exam Code: GCIA
  • Exam Name: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
  • Total Questions: 508

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GIAC GCIA Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:GIAC
Exam Name:GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
Exam Number:GCIA
Certificate Validity Period:4 years
Available Languages:English
Exam Format:CyberLive hands-on challenges, Proctored exam, Multiple-choice questions
Exam Price:USD 999
Related Certifications:SANS SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
GIAC Experienced Intrusion Analyst (GX-IA)
Exam Duration:240 minutes
Passing Score:67%
Real Exam Qty:106
Recommended Training:SANS SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth
Exam Registration:GIAC Exam Registration
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Web-based proctored exam. Delivery options include remote proctoring and onsite testing through authorized testing providers.
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisites. Experience with networking, security concepts, and intrusion detection is recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.giac.org/certifications/certified-intrusion-analyst-gcia

GIAC GCIA Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Open-Source Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Snort and Zeek- Advanced IDS Concepts
  • 1. IDS tuning methods and correlation issues
    - IDS Fundamentals and Network Architecture
    • 1. IDS concepts, architecture options, and deployment considerations
      - Intrusion Detection System Rules
      • 1. Creating IDS rules to detect malicious activity
        Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis and Application Protocols- Concepts of TCP/IP and the Link Layer
        • 1. TCP/IP communications model and link layer operations
          - IPv6
          • 1. IPv6 concepts and differences from IPv4
            - TCP
            • 1. TCP behavior analysis and anomaly identification
              - Application Protocols
              • 1. Application layer protocol dissection and analysis
                - UDP and ICMP
                • 1. UDP and ICMP protocol analysis
                  Network Traffic Forensics and Monitoring- Wireshark Fundamentals
                  • 1. Analyzing normal and malicious network traffic
                    - Network Forensics and Traffic Analysis
                    • 1. Analyzing packet captures, NetFlow, and log data
                      - Packet Engineering
                      • 1. Packet crafting and manipulation
                        - SiLK and Other Traffic Analysis Tools
                        • 1. Traffic and flow analysis tools
                          - IP Headers
                          • 1. IP packet header analysis
                            - Tcpdump Filters
                            • 1. Creating tcpdump filters based on criteria
                              - Fragmentation
                              • 1. Fragmentation analysis and fragmentation-based attacks

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                                The official GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst outline comprises 3 domains. The three largest are Open-Source Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Snort and Zeek, Network Traffic Forensics and Monitoring, and Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis and Application Protocols. The full list appears in the topics section above, and the 508 practice questions at PrepAwayPDF cover all of them.

                                The GCIA exam is a GIAC certification exam built around the GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst syllabus shown above. It feeds into these credential paths: SANS SEC503: Intrusion Detection In-Depth, GIAC Experienced Intrusion Analyst (GX-IA). Precisely because the exam is demanding, passing it earns real attention from employers in 2026. PrepAwayPDF prepares you with 508 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.

                                No mandatory prerequisites. Experience with networking, security concepts, and intrusion detection is recommended. Requirements can change, so verify the latest on the official GIAC exam page before scheduling.

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                                GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst Sample Questions:

                                Which of the following terms describes an attempt to transfer DNS zone data?

                                • A. Spam
                                • B. Reconnaissance
                                • C. Dumpster diving
                                • D. Encapsulation
                                Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                Correct Answer: B  🗳️

                                HOTSPOT
                                You work as a Network Administrator for McRobert Inc. The company's Windows 2000-based network is configured with Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. You are configuring intrusion detection on the server. You want to get notified when a TCP SYN packet is sent with a spoofed source IP address and port number that match the destination IP address and port number. Mark the alert that you will enable on the Intrusion Detection tab page of the IP Packet Filters Properties dialog box to accomplish the task.

                                Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                Correct Answer:

                                Which method would provide the highest level of protection for all data transmitted on the internal network only? (Click the Exhibit button on the toolbar to see the case study.)

                                • A. IPSec tunnel mode
                                • B. SSL
                                • C. IPSec transport mode
                                • D. SMB
                                • E. PPTP
                                Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                Correct Answer: C  🗳️

                                Which of the following tools is used to detect wireless LANs using the 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g WLAN standards on the Windows platform?

                                • A. Cain
                                • B. AiroPeek
                                • C. Snort
                                • D. NetStumbler
                                Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                Correct Answer: D  🗳️

                                Peter, a malicious hacker, wants to perform an attack. He first compromises computers distributed across the internet and then installs specialized software on these computers. He then instructs the compromised hosts to execute the attack. Every host can then be used to launch its own attack on the target computers. Which of the following attacks is Peter performing?

                                • A. DDoS attack
                                • B. Ping of Death attack
                                • C. SYN flood attack
                                • D. Teardrop attack
                                Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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