Failing the GSNA exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor practice questions at ActualCollection to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
GIAC GSNA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Systems and Network Auditor |
| Exam Number: | GSNA |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Proctored exam, Multiple choice questions |
| Passing Score: | 72% (minimum passing score based on recent exam specifications) |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Management & Leadership Certification GIAC Certifications Portfolio |
| Exam Price: | N/A (Exam currently in abeyance) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years (renewal via CPEs / re-examination) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored (remote via ProctorU or onsite via Pearson VUE) — Note: certification currently in abeyance and not available for new purchase |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required; relevant auditing/security experience recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/systems-network-auditor-gsna |
GIAC GSNA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Auditing Web Applications | |
| Auditing the Enterprise Network | |
| Auditing UNIX and Linux Systems | |
| Auditing Access Control and Data Handling in Web Applications | |
| The Audit Process | |
| Auditing Windows Systems and Domains | |
| UNIX and Linux Logging and Continuous Monitoring | |
| Windows Logging and Continuous Monitoring | |
| Risk Assessment for Auditors |
GIAC GSNA Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam is the official Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) test registered under exam code GSNA. Passing it earns you the GIAC Information Security certification, a credential at the Practitioner level. It is also linked to the related certifications: GIAC Management & Leadership Certification, GIAC Certifications Portfolio. Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam includes 115 questions to be completed within 180 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam you need 72% (minimum passing score based on recent exam specifications), and the official registration fee is N/A (Exam currently in abeyance). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full N/A (Exam currently in abeyance) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites required; relevant auditing/security experience recommended
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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The official GIAC Systems and Network Auditor syllabus is organized into 9 domains. Key areas include Auditing UNIX and Linux Systems, Auditing the Enterprise Network, and UNIX and Linux Logging and Continuous Monitoring. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor Sample Questions:
Mark works as a project engineer in Tech Perfect Inc. His office is configured with Windows XP-based computers. The computer that he uses is not configured with a default gateway. He is able to access the Internet, but is not able to use e-mail services via the Internet. However, he is able to access e-mail services via the intranet of the company. Which of the following could be the reason of not being able to access e-mail services via the Internet?
- A. Router
- B. Proxy server
- C. IP packet filter
- D. Protocols other than TCP/IP
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You work as a Software Developer for XYZ CORP. You create a SQL server database named DATA1 that will manage the payroll system of the company. DATA1 contains two tables named EmployeeData, Department. While EmployeeData records detailed information of the employees, Department stores information about the available departments in the company. EmployeeData consists of columns that include EmpID, EmpName, DtOBrth, DtOJoin, DeptNo, Desig, BasicSal, etc. You want to ensure that each employee ID is unique and is not shared between two or more employees. You also want to ensure that the employees enter only valid department numbers in the DeptNo column. Which of the following actions will you perform to accomplish the task?
- A. Define triggers in the EmployeeData table.
- B. Define views in the database.
- C. Add constraints to the EmployeeData table.
- D. Define indexes in the EmployeeData table.
- E. Add stored procedures by using Transact-SQL queries.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E 🗳️
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What will happen if you write the following parameters in the web.xml file?
<session-config>
<session-timeout>0</session-timeout>
</session-config>
- A. The session will never expire.
- B. An error will occur during execution.
- C. There will be no effect on the session; it will last for its default time.
- D. The session will expire immediately.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Peter works as a Web Developer for XYZ CORP. He is developing a Web site for the company. In one of the Web pages, Peter wants to ensure that certain information is consistent and visible while the other information changes. Which of the following will he use to accomplish this?
- A. Tables
- B. Navigation links
- C. Frames
- D. Data elements
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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In which of the following social engineering attacks does an attacker first damage any part of the target's equipment and then advertise himself as an authorized person who can help fix the problem.
- A. Impersonation attack
- B. Explanation:
A reverse social engineering attack is a person-to-person attack in which an attacker convinces the target that he or she has a problem or might have a certain problem in the future and that he, the attacker, is ready to help solve the problem. Reverse social engineering is performed through the following steps: An attacker first damages the target's equipment. He next advertises himself as a person of authority, ably skilled in solving that problem. In this step, he gains the trust of the target and obtains access to sensitive information. If this reverse social engineering is performed well enough to convince the target, he often calls the attacker and asks for help. - C. Important user posing attack
- D. Reverse social engineering attack
- E. In person attack
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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