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| Certification Vendor: | GIAC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) Exam |
| Exam Number: | GOSI |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | GIAC Strategic OSINT Analyst (GSOA) GIAC Cyber Defense |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years |
| Exam Price: | $999 USD |
| Passing Score: | 69% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Format: | Proctored, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | SANS SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) |
| Exam Registration: | GIAC Official Registration Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Web-based proctored exam; remote proctoring via ProctorU or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended completion of SANS SEC497 training or equivalent practical experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.giac.org/certifications/open-source-intelligence-gosi |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation and Multimedia Analysis | 12% | - Reverse image search, video forensics, and content verification - Metadata extraction and analysis - Geospatial data, coordinates, and location verification |
| OSINT Fundamentals, Ethics, and Legal Considerations | 15% | - Ethical standards and responsible investigation practices - Core principles and definitions of OSINT - Legal frameworks, compliance, and privacy regulations |
| Data Collection Planning and Source Identification | 12% | - Identifying credible, relevant, and accessible open sources - Defining scope and requirements for intelligence gathering - Mapping information flows and data availability |
| Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) | 13% | - Understanding platform policies and data limitations - Extracting, correlating, and preserving social data - Platform-specific data collection and monitoring |
| Analysis, Synthesis, and Reporting | 13% | - Structuring and analyzing collected data - Developing hypotheses and testing conclusions - Preparing structured, accurate, and actionable intelligence reports |
| Advanced Search and Data Gathering Techniques | 14% | - Automation, scripting, and bulk data retrieval - Using search engines, aggregators, and specialized databases - Search operators, filters, and advanced query construction |
| Data Verification, Corroboration, and Credibility | 11% | - Evaluating source reliability, accuracy, and bias - Identifying disinformation, misinformation, and manipulated data - Cross-referencing and triangulating information |
| OSINT Tools, Workflows, and Operational Security | 10% | - Selecting, configuring, and using common OSINT tools - Building repeatable investigation workflows - Operational security (OPSEC) and protecting investigator identity |
The GOSI exam is GIAC's path to the GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification certification, a credential at the Advanced level. It confirms you can apply the GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI objectives in realistic scenarios — the kind of proof that changes job conversations. It also connects to a wider certification family covering GIAC Cyber Defense, GIAC Strategic OSINT Analyst (GSOA), so the effort keeps compounding. It's easier to want than to earn, which is exactly why structured practice beats good intentions.
The GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI blueprint spans 8 domains, led by Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) (13%), Geolocation and Multimedia Analysis (12%), and OSINT Tools, Workflows, and Operational Security (10%). Treat the weightings as your study budget — heavier domains earn heavier hours. The full topic list is in the exam topics section above; plan against it, not against guesswork.
The GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI exam packs 75 questions into 120 minutes. Convert that into a tempo before test day: minutes divided by questions is your per-item budget, and anything burning double its budget gets flagged and revisited at the end. Rehearse the tempo against a real timer — every PracticeMaterial engine session enforces one — until finishing with review time to spare feels routine.
Passing GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI requires 69%, and each attempt costs $999 USD — retakes included, at full price. The sound strategy is arriving over-prepared: drill with PracticeMaterial practice questions until your timed scores clear the mark across several consecutive sessions, then register. Over-preparation is cheaper than re-registration.
GIAC lists the GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI question formats as: Proctored, Multiple Choice. Formats shape tactics — find the actual question sentence inside long scenario stems before reading the rest, and re-verify every selection on multi-answer items. PracticeMaterial's 100 practice questions drill these formats until only the content feels new on exam day.
The GOSI exam is offered in English. Choose the language where your reading stays fastest under pressure — slow comprehension taxes every question in a timed exam. Testing in English? Daily sessions with PracticeMaterial's English GOSI practice questions double as terminology training.
The certification earned through the GIAC Open Source Intelligence Certification GOSI exam remains valid for 4 years. Note the expiry date the day you pass and research the recertification path early — a planned renewal is an errand, an expired credential is a project. GIAC owns these rules, so verify the current ones on the official certification page as your window approaches.
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What OSINT technique can be used to determine a company's operational hours and employee presence?
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What role do API integrations play in OSINT research?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
When investigating a target's email address, which of the following OSINT techniques can reveal linked online accounts?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which tool is commonly used for automating OSINT collection?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
You are conducting an OSINT investigation and need to ensure your IP address is hidden.
What is the best approach?
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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