What it takes to pass GSEC
The published passing score for GSEC, what kind of number it is, and what happens if you miss it.
A percentage score, stated plainly
GSEC publishes its cut as a plain percentage: 72 percent of available marks passes. There is no scaled-score model to reason about here, which makes practice results directly comparable to the real exam.
The exam, in numbers
- Questions106
- Time limit240 minutes
- FormatCyberLive: written questions plus hands-on lab tasks
- Exam fee$999 USD
Figures from the official exam page. GIAC exam page ↗
If you miss it
A retake costs another $999, which is why sitting practice exams until you clear the line consistently is the cheapest part of preparing.
Know before you book
The candidates who pass on the first attempt treat the cut score as a rehearsal target, not a day-of surprise. Sit a full-length GSEC practice exam under the real time limit, scored against the published line, and book the real exam when you clear it consistently rather than once.
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