Certified: The GIAC GSLC Audio Course
By Jason Edwards
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Episodes: 83
Description
This audio-first cybersecurity course is built for busy professionals who need security that works in real environments, not just on slides. You’ll learn how to design monitoring, logging, SIEM, and SOAR operations that produce usable visibility, reduce noise, and support fast, defensible response. Along the way, you’ll connect technical controls to practical program execution: ownership, SLAs, governance, decision rights, and evidence that holds up during incidents and audits.
You’ll also strengthen your ability to explain risk in business terms and prioritize work using context like exposure, criticality, and exploit signals. The course is paired with a companion exam book for deeper reference and an eBook of 1,000 flashcards to reinforce key terms, decision rules, and operational tradeoffs—so you can retain what matters and apply it immediately at work.
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Welcome to Certified: The GIAC GSLC Audio Course
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 82 — Include Physical Vulnerabilities: Facilities, Devices, and Environmental Dependencies
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 81 — Drive Remediation Workflows: Ownership, SLAs, Exceptions, and Verification Evidence
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 80 — Prioritize Vulnerabilities Using Context: Exposure, Criticality, and Exploit Signals
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 79 — Build Vulnerability Management as a Program, Not a Scanning Habit
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 78 — Defend Security Priorities With Evidence: Metrics, Narratives, and Tradeoffs
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 77 — Apply Risk Techniques: Treatment Options, Registers, and Decision Documentation
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 76 — Adopt Security Frameworks to Mature Programs Without Checkbox Compliance
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 75 — Evaluate Risk in Business Terms Using Likelihood, Impact, and Exposure
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 74 — Identify Common Network Threats and Map Them to Defensive Priorities
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 73 — Explain Networking Protocols and Technologies Managers Must Command Confidently
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 72 — Select Network Controls for Threats: Segmentation, Filtering, and Inspection
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 71 — Build Network Security Architecture Using Trust Models and Control Placement
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 70 — Evaluate Machine Learning in Monitoring: Benefits, Limits, and Data Requirements
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 69 — Apply SOAR Thoughtfully: Automation Scope, Guardrails, and Human Override
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 68 — Lead SIEM Operations: Parsing, Correlation, Use-Case Quality, and Maintenance
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 67 — Centralize Logging Strategically: What to Collect, Why, and How Long
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 66 — Operationalize Program Management: Roadmaps, Backlogs, Dependencies, and Proof
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 65 — Manage Security Personnel: Hiring, Coaching, Performance, and Retention Levers
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 64 — Establish Security Governance: Committees, Charters, Metrics, and Ownership Clarity
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 63 — Design Program Structure Around Culture, Reporting Lines, and Decision Rights
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 62 — Balance Endpoint Protection: Prevention, Detection, Isolation, and Recovery Evidence
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 61 — Monitor Endpoints Effectively: Telemetry, Coverage, Tuning, and Noise Reduction
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 60 — Reduce Malware Risk With Controls: Hardening, EDR Strategy, and Response Hooks
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 59 — Recognize Client-Side Attacks Leaders Must Anticipate and Prevent
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 58 — Align Policy With Risk Appetite, Exceptions, and Accountability Mechanisms
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 57 — Distinguish Policies, Standards, Guidelines, Baselines, and Procedures Correctly
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 56 — Write Security Policies That People Can Follow and Auditors Can Verify
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 55 — Mature Awareness Programs Using Metrics, Reinforcement, and Targeted Campaigns
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 54 — Design Security Awareness That Changes Behavior and Reduces Real Incidents
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 53 — Assess Human Risk Drivers: Roles, Behaviors, and Likely Failure Points
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 52 — Handle Project Drift: Change Control, Dependencies, and Delivery Evidence
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 51 — Build Business Support for Security Work Using Value, Cost, and Tradeoffs
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 50 — Run Security Projects: Scope, Schedule, Risk, and Stakeholder Commitments
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 49 — Manage Third-Party Contracts: SLAs, Audit Rights, Breach Terms, and Ownership
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 48 — Build Vendor Risk Management: Intake, Due Diligence, and Ongoing Monitoring
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 47 — Negotiate Security Outcomes With Vendors Using Requirements, Evidence, and Leverage
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 46 — Align Compliance Expectations With Practical Security Evidence and Continuous Checks
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 45 — Translate Privacy Requirements Into Controls: Minimization, Retention, and Access
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 44 — Protect Data at Rest Using Encryption, Key Custody, and Access Patterns
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 43 — Protect Data in Transit Using TLS Choices and Certificate Hygiene
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 42 — Manage Cloud Risk With Baselines, Policies, and Exception Handling That Scales
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 41 — Control Cloud Data Exposure: Storage Permissions, Keys, and Configuration Drift
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 40 — Operationalize Cloud Logging: Sources, Normalization, Retention, and Alert Quality
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 39 — Design Cloud Network Segmentation to Reduce Blast Radius and Lateral Movement
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 38 — Secure Cloud Identity: Roles, Federation, MFA, and Least Privilege Enforcement
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 37 — Master Cloud Service Models and Shared Responsibility Without Blind Spots
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 36 — Set AI Governance: Acceptable Use, Access Controls, and Monitoring Expectations
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 35 — Manage AI Security Risks: Data Leakage, Prompt Abuse, and Model Misuse
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 34 — Evaluate AI Business Benefits Without Confusing Demos With Production Reality
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 33 — Explain AI Types and Capabilities Leaders Must Understand to Govern Risk
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 32 — Build Application Security Testing Strategy: SAST, DAST, SCA, and Triage
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 31 — Drive DevSecOps Adoption With Measurable Controls and Shared Ownership
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 30 — Secure Infrastructure as Code With Reviews, Policy Gates, and Guardrails
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 29 — Manage Dependency and Component Risk Across Build Pipelines and Releases
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 28 — Operationalize Secure Coding Expectations Without Slowing Delivery Excessively
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 27 — Prioritize Application Risks Using Threat Modeling and Abuse-Case Thinking
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 26 — Secure the SDLC by Embedding Security Requirements and Design Reviews
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Episode 25 — Improve SOC Handoffs With Playbooks, Case Management, and Evidence Standards
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Episode 24 — Build Use Cases That Improve Detection Fidelity and Analyst Confidence
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Episode 23 — Set SOC Metrics That Drive Quality, Not Ticket Volume Theater
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Episode 22 — Staff a SOC With Clear Roles, Skills, and Escalation Paths
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 21 — Choose SOC Operating Models: In-House, Outsourced, Hybrid, and Follow-the-Sun
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Episode 20 — Define SOC Mission and Scope That Matches Business Risk and Maturity
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 19 — Design Disaster Recovery Targets: RTO, RPO, Testing, and Restoration Evidence
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Episode 18 — Build Business Continuity Planning That Reflects Real Business Dependencies
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 17 — Operationalize Lessons Learned Into Program Improvements and Reduced Recurrence
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 16 — Drive Eradication and Recovery With Verification, Monitoring, and Closure Criteria
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 15 — Run Containment Choices Without Breaking Business Operations or Safety
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 14 — Coordinate Communications: Legal, PR, Executives, and Affected Stakeholders
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 13 — Preserve Evidence Correctly: Chain of Custody, Logging, and Forensics Readiness
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 12 — Build Triage Discipline: Severity, Scope, Impact, and Containment Priorities
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 11 — Lead Incident Response as a Lifecycle With Clear Roles and Authority
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 10 — Reinforce Crypto Decisions With Practical Threat Models and Failure Modes
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 9 — Design Password Storage That Survives Breaches Using Modern Hash Strategies
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Episode 8 — Use Hashing Correctly for Integrity Checks and Tamper Detection
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 7 — Explain Digital Signatures for Integrity, Nonrepudiation, and Trust Decisions
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 6 — Apply Public Key Cryptography for Identity, Exchange, and Secure Workflows
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 5 — Manage Keys Safely: Generation, Storage, Rotation, and Access Controls
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 4 — Select Symmetric Encryption Algorithms Based on Speed, Use Case, and Risk
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 3 — Command Core Cryptography Vocabulary Leaders Must Use With Precision
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 2 — Build a Spoken Study Plan: Indexing, Pacing, and Retake-Ready Habits
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Episode 1 — Decode the GSLC Exam Structure, Question Style, Scoring, and Timing Strategy
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Feb 10, 2026 |