Can I attempt a GIAC certification exam without formal SANS training?
When purchasing a SANS training course, the cost for the corresponding exam is $499. You may purchase an exam without formal SANS training; it is called a GIAC Challenge Exam – http://www.giac.org/reginfo/challenge.php The cost to challenge an exam is $899. The fee includes 2 practice exams and 1 proctored exam. Each exam will have an expiration date of 120 days (4 months) accessible from your SANS Portal Account. Exams are still taken online, however, effective December 2007, we also require that a proctor be present when you take your test.
