GAIPS (GIAC AI Platform Security)
GAIPS validates the ability to audit and secure generative AI applications and LLM development pipelines. Its objectives cover agentic systems, RAG and vector databases, model customization, MLOps and MLSecOps, AI infrastructure and AI risk management. GIAC's listed audience includes AI/ML engineers, application and cloud security engineers, software developers, and security auditors and risk managers.
Exam Details
Web-based exam that includes CyberLive hands-on questions in virtual machines, proctored remotely through ProctorU or onsite at a Pearson VUE test center.
Price of one certification attempt, which must be completed within 120 days of activation. A retake costs $899, a 45-day extension $479 and a practice test $399.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
None. GIAC sets no prerequisites for any certification attempt but recommends a training course before the exam.
Renewal
Earn 36 CPEs over the four-year cycle or pass the renewal exam, and pay the $499 maintenance fee. Additional GIAC renewals registered within two years of a full-price renewal cost $249 each.
Exam Domains
8 domains| Domain |
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| Agentic Systems and AI Integrations |
| AI and LLM Foundations |
| AI Application Architecture and Development Frameworks |
| AI Infrastructure and Deployment Security |
| AI Risk Management and Strategic Application |
| Development Pipelines and MLOps Security |
| Knowledge Augmentation and Retrieval |
| Model Customization and Alignment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the GAIPS exam cost?→
GIAC charges $999 for a GAIPS certification attempt and $899 for a retake. Renewal every four years costs $499.
How long is the GAIPS exam?→
The exam has 54 questions and a 2-hour limit. GIAC set the passing score at 65% for exam versions released on or after July 25, 2026.
Which SANS course aligns with GAIPS?→
SANS SEC545: GenAI and LLM Application Security is built around the GAIPS exam objectives. Training is optional, since GIAC sets no prerequisites.
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