Prepare for the GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) certification by GIAC with free exam-style practice questions on CyberCertPrep. The GNFA exam has 82 questions, a time limit of GNFA hours, and a passing score of 73%.
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GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) Exam Domain
Focus your study on this domain with targeted practice questions. This domain accounts for 25% of your GNFA exam score.
The Network Protocol Analysis domain is one of 4 exam domains on the GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) certification exam by GIAC. At 25% of the total exam, this is one of the most heavily weighted domains — mastering it is critical for passing.
The GNFA exam consists of 82 questions with a time limit of 5 hours and a passing score of 73%. That means approximately 21 questions on your exam will come from the Network Protocol Analysis domain.
Access Control List (ACL)
A list of permissions attached to an object that specifies which users or system processes are granted access to resourc...
Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system before granting access to resources. Authentication t...
Single Sign-On (SSO)
An authentication scheme that allows a user to log in with a single set of credentials to access multiple applications a...
Zero Trust
A security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device attempting to access resources, ...
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
An approach to restricting system access to authorized users based on their role within an organization rather than indi...
Firewall
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined securi...
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection (tunnel) over a less secure network such as the internet, allow...
IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
A device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations and gene...
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Networking Fundamentals — 15% of exam
Network Security — 24% of exam
Risk Identification, Monitoring & Analysis — 15% of exam
Communication & Network Security — 13% of exam
Build & Maintain a Secure Network — 20% of exam
Networking & Security Foundations — 20% of exam