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Global Information Assurance Certification

It was, overall, the most in-depth training on securing Windows I've attended!
-Matt Hurst, Madison City Schools

Registration Information

How to Register
  1. Review the candidate handbook prior to completing registration. ( C Handbook / Java Handbook ) Follow the instructions given, and address any questions to SANS. Failure to follow the instructions can lead to the denial of registration.

  2. Go to http://www.sans.org/gssp/locations.php to choose an event and complete your registration. Please complete all sections of the registration. This information is needed in order to facilitate communication with you. Provide complete information including all ZIP codes, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses in order to expedite processing. During the registration and certification process, it is your responsibility to keep SANS informed of current addresses so that you will continue to receive all certification update notices.

    Please note that registration for the GSSP examination may be refused or GIAC certification may be revoked for any of the following reasons:

    • Incomplete registration
    • Falsifying or misrepresenting registration information
    • Adjudicated penalty for violation of the GIAC Code of Ethics
    If you are notified of revocation, you will also be notified of the available appeal process. Everyone with Internet access must complete the online registration form. (We do not take registrations by phone.)
  3. Everyone with Internet access must complete the online registration form. (We do not take registrations by phone.)
  4. Even if you do not want to submit your payment information online, still complete the online form. There is an option to submit Credit Card information for payment by fax OR phone once the online form is completed and you have your invoice number.
  5. SANS ONLY ACCEPTS US & CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE ORDERS. If you normally use a Purchase Order, and are not part of the federal government, please see our additional Purchase Order information on the Tuition Information page.
  6. You must print YOUR OWN INVOICE at the end of the online registration process, if you need one.

We recommend you register early to ensure a space in the exam. An immediate e-mail confirmation is sent to you when the registration is submitted properly. If you have not received e-mail confirmation within two business days of registering, please call the SANS Registration office at 301-654-SANS(7267) . You may also contact us by e-mail at registration@sans.org.

Exam Fees

The registration fee for the GSSP is $450.00. Payments may be made via Visa, MasterCard, money order, cashier's check, or personal check. The fee must be paid in U.S. funds. The application fee is non-refundable and must be received by SANS for your registration to be complete.

Detailed information on all exam fees, what is included, and the SANS payment process are available on the Tuition Information page.

Important Registration Deadlines

You must register no later than 45 days prior to the selected test date. Between 30 and 45 days before the test, you can register for an additional fee of $100.00.

What to do once registered

Approximately three (3) weeks prior to the test administration, you will receive your test admission ticket. You must bring this admission ticket with you to the examination. To check in you will need to present a photo ID. At the registration desk you will receive your exam materials, and information you will need while you are sitting for the exam.