Full course description
Description
This course prepares you for the GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) certification exam. The GSLC certification validates a practitioner's understanding of governance and technical controls focused on protecting, detecting, and responding to security issues. GSLC certification holders have demonstrated knowledge of data, network, host, application, and user controls, along with key management topics that address the overall security lifecycle. For more information about this certification, please visit the following link.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Florida state and local government employees who work in roles such as those listed below or in similar positions:
- Information security managers
- Security professionals with leadership responsibilities
- IT and other managers
Mode
This online, self-paced course allows Florida state and local government agencies to learn at their convenience. The course can be completed in multiple sittings, accommodating participants' busy schedules. Each module includes video lectures and knowledge assessments to reinforce learning outcomes. On average, participants are expected to complete the entire course in approximately 25 hours.
Certification
Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the University of South Florida (USF) to recognize their training. The GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) Preparation certificate showcases their commitment to cybersecurity excellence and their ability to provide strategic guidance in managing cybersecurity risks specific to state and local government agencies. Participants can highlight this certificate on their professional profiles, such as LinkedIn, to demonstrate their proficiency in high-level cybersecurity leadership within the Florida government context.