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GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP) Certification Exam


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GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP) Exam - Java

GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP) Exam - C

The GSSP certification exams are currently available through the GIAC Challenge Certification program. The registration fee for the GSSP Challenge Certification is $899 USD.

You may register for your GIAC Secure Software Programmer-C (GSSP-C) or GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java (GSSP-JAVA) Challenge Certification here.

Additionally you may add the GSSP Java Certification Exam for $499 USD when you register for the following associated SANS course:

Secure Coding in Java/JEE: Developing Defensible Applications: Security 541

Exam Information

The GIAC Secure Software Programmer (GSSP) Certification Exam is administered at established proctored testing facilities. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, is open book and has a 4 hour time limit. For detailed information on the GIAC proctor program, please see http://www.giac.org/proctor/.

Once you have completed the registration process and receive access to your certification, you will have (4) months to complete your certification. You will access your certification information from your SANS Portal account by using the " GIAC Exam Engine :: Cert Attempts / History, Practice Exams, and Assessments" link from your portal home page.

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