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A professional team, for one thing. Our experts compile the GOSI bank in step with current exam trends, every answer is expert-verified, and there are no amateurs in the group — career-elite advisors also stand by with progress advice when you need direction. Just as important is the relationship: we stay in close contact with users, fold their feedback into every revision, and back each GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI purchase with a free demo, 365 days of free updates, and a clearly stated refund policy.

GIAC points candidates toward these official training options:

• SANS SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Combine a course that fits your schedule with regular question practice for the steadiest progress.

GIAC sets the following prerequisites for the GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI: No mandatory prerequisites; recommended completion of SANS SEC497 training or equivalent practical experience.

Confirm the current requirements on the official certification page before booking.

The GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI blueprint is organized into these main domains:

• OSINT Tools, Workflows, and Operational Security (10%)
• OSINT Fundamentals, Ethics, and Legal Considerations (15%)
• Geolocation and Multimedia Analysis (12%)

Further domains complete the official outline, and our question bank spans all of them.

Registration runs through the official channels listed here:

• GIAC Official Registration
• Pearson VUE Scheduling

Choose a test center or online appointment that fits your calendar, and book ahead to lock in your preferred date.

We take responsibility for our materials. If you fail the corresponding exam within 60 days of purchase, send us a scanned copy of your enrollment slip and your official Score Report PDF within two days of the exam date, and we will process a full refund within seven days of verification. Please note the exclusions: exams taken within three days of purchase are not eligible, the candidate name must match the payer, and free or expired products are not covered. If you would rather switch direction, we can exchange your product for two others of equal value instead.

According to the latest exam information, the GOSI exam contains 75 questions and runs for 120 minutes minutes. Timing yourself during practice sessions is a smart habit — pacing problems sink more candidates than knowledge gaps.

At present, the passing score for the GOSI exam is 69% and the registration fee is $999 USD. Both figures are set by GIAC and can change, so double-check them on the official site when you register.