GIAC (SANS)

GIAC Security Operations Manager

GSOM

The GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM) certification validates your ability to lead a capable Security Operations Center (SOC) using advanced frameworks, tools, and leadership skills. Designed for SOC managers, leads, and technical CISOs, it proves you can strategically operate an SOC aligned with business goals and security requirements. Earning GSOM demonstrates you can field an effective SOC and drive continuous improvement.

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3Domains

10Objectives

103Practice pages

496Free questions

GSOM free practice questions

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Cyber Defense Theory, Threat Intel, and Defensible Architecture

56 questions · 12 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–55 56–56

SOC Design and Planning

57 questions · 12 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–55 56–57

SOC Tools and Technology

40 questions · 8 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40

Data Source Assessment and Collection

37 questions · 8 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–37

Managing Alert Creation and Processing

48 questions · 10 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–48

Proactive Detection and Analysis

52 questions · 11 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–52

Managing Incident Response Execution

54 questions · 11 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–54

Preparing for Incident Response

54 questions · 11 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–54

Continuous Improvement

54 questions · 11 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–45 46–50 51–54

SOC Analytics and Metrics

44 questions · 9 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–44

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GIAC Security Operations Manager

GSOM free practice questions

Domain 1 · SOC Strategy and Architecture31% of practice bank · 3 objectives · 153 questions31%

Domain 2 · Detection and Response Operations49% of practice bank · 5 objectives · 245 questions49%

Domain 3 · Performance and Improvement20% of practice bank · 2 objectives · 98 questions20%