Free CPE Credits for GIAC by Volunteering

Earn free GIAC CPEs by completing InfoSec training and contributing security work with Free For Charity. We map your hours to GIAC’s renewal channels and caps.

InfoSec training and community CPEs at $0 vs. paid GIAC training events.

GIAC recertification at a glance

Credit unit
CPEs
Cycle
4 years
Requirement
36 CPE / 4 yr

Certs: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA · official source (verify current figures)

How your FFC hours count toward GIAC

  • CountsTraining received: “Other InfoSec training” received: max 18 CPE/renewal.
  • LimitedTraining delivered: Volunteering/Community Participation (incl. conducting training): max 12 CPE/renewal.
  • LimitedDomain-relevant work: Work experience: max 12 CPE/renewal.

Note: GIAConly credits volunteer work that is relevant to the credential's profession — generic charity volunteering does not qualify.

How to claim

  1. Pick an FFC volunteer track and start contributing and training.
  2. FFC validates and certifies your hours (commit history + mentor certification).
  3. Request your FFC documentation and self-report it to GIAC.
Find your volunteer trackAll supported certifications

FFC certifies the hours and activities a volunteer completed. Acceptance of those hours toward any certification is governed solely by the issuing body’s current rules, which the volunteer is responsible for following. FFC is not an accredited/approved CE provider for these bodies.

Military? You may also qualify for the MOVSM

Many GIAC holders serve in the military. The same volunteer hours can count toward the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.