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GIAC GOSI Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Open Source Intelligence |
| Exam Number: | GOSI |
| Related Certifications: | SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Price: | $999 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | CyberLive (Performance-based), Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 69% |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (via ProctorU) or Onsite proctored (via PearsonVUE) |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) training is recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/open-source-intelligence-gosi |
GIAC GOSI Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Automation, the Dark Web, and Large Data Sets | - Efficient processing of massive amounts of data - Dark web exploration and investigations - AI tools for investigations (e.g., Whisper) - OSINT task automation - Working with large datasets |
| Topic 2: OSINT and OPSEC Fundamentals | - OSINT methodology and frameworks - Operational security (OPSEC) principles for investigators - Legal and ethical considerations in OSINT |
| Topic 3: Network Data and Infrastructure Analysis | - Certificate analysis - Domain and DNS analysis - Publicly available technical data analysis - IP address reconnaissance - Network infrastructure discovery |
| Topic 4: Capture the Flag | - Presenting findings and analysis - Applying real-world data and techniques - Building a threat assessment for a fictional client - Multi-hour practical exercise |
| Topic 5: Investigating Businesses | - Publicly available corporate data gathering - Breach data analysis - Collection and analysis of organization-specific information - Risk identification and mitigation for organizations |
| Topic 6: Investigating People | - Social media platform investigations - Reporting findings on individuals - Publicly available data analysis on individuals - Collection and analysis of personally identifiable information |
GOSI Exam Questions and Answers
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- OSINT and OPSEC Fundamentals ()
- Network Data and Infrastructure Analysis ()
- Capture the Flag ()
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To pass GOSI you need 69%, and the official exam fee is $999 USD. Fixing both figures early keeps your target concrete and your budget planned.
No mandatory prerequisites; SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) training is recommended
GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI Sample Questions:
What type of public record is most useful for verifying an individual's past addresses?
- A. Court and property records
- B. Encrypted email archives
- C. Vehicle registration databases
- D. VPN logs
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What tool is commonly used for bulk metadata extraction from documents?
- A. ExifTool
- B. Wireshark
- C. Nmap
- D. Metasploit
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What are common indicators of compromised business data on the dark web? (Choose two)
- A. Sudden increases in stock prices
- B. Reports of corporate espionage
- C. Business emails appearing in credential dumps
- D. Employee login credentials being traded on underground forums
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
Which methods help in detecting fake or impersonating domains? (Choose two)
- A. Using brute-force attack tools
- B. Contacting domain owners directly
- C. Analyzing DNS records
- D. Checking WHOIS records
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
What is a primary risk of automating data collection in OSINT?
- A. Increasing the accuracy of results
- B. Accidentally violating terms of service of websites
- C. Slowing down the browsing speed
- D. Improving search engine indexing
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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