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SANS 511 GMON - style of exam question?
Hi all, Has anyone recently sat the SANS 511 GMON exam? If so, what are the question type? I.e practical(lab style, multichoice, written etc. Thanks
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GWEB - SANS DEV522
Has anyone taken this class? I'm going to be taking this class soon and wanted to get feedback from previous takers and what they thought about it. - Was it a great class? - Material challenging? - How was the instructor? - How about the GWEB exam? I've taken the SEC542 (GWAPT) which is more about the offensive side. Thank…
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Study material for SANS GSEC
Hi everyone. I am having plan to take SANS GSEC Certification within a month. I have been working in Cyber Security for 3 years and currently working as SOC and Compliance Technical Analyst. I am looking forward to achieve SANS GSE and I choose GSEC for the beginning as for now, I have no experience with SANS Certification…
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Just Passed the GCWN - Whew!
This exam was harder than I thought going into the exam. I thought I was prepared by the results of the practice exams that I took (Practice test 1 - 71, Practice test 2 - 73 and Practice test 3 - 86) but the exam was quite different (but I passed). I've really tried to commit myself to learning as much as I can before I…
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I have an extra practice exam for GCIA, PM me!
As the title says, I've got an extra GCIA/SEC503 practice exam that expires June 4th, 2020.
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Free SANS CTF
So, if you need to keep your mind busy in another way than thinking the COVID-19 impact, your job or other.. SANS is offering a few days of CTF. I registered for the Cyber Fast Track.. and it is quite fun.…
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Passed GDSA with 87% (6-Mar-20)
Took SEC530 at the end of January and passed the exam yesterday. Got a 60% on the 1st practice exam and 70% on the 2nd. Sucks I was so close to making the GIAC advisory board, but oh well.
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Sans 660 or Sans 505
I want to go for the sans course and i am interested in only windows kind of things .. I know i am asking about 505 that is basically a defensive side of course(based on powershell mainly) and sans 660 that is network exploitation.. But i want your suggestions which one should i take or should i start with sans 503 that is…
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Any feedback on SEC545?
I know Ertaz has this class on his calendar for 2019, but has anyone gone through it?
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GCFA - Volume Shadow Copy
When are Volume Shadow Copies created? When are they most useful?
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GPEN Complete! Boom!
Not my best performance, but GPEN is in the books ladies and gentlemen! Two certs in two weeks, plus law school. Kids, don't try this at home :wink: VV5 out.
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Dress code
Sorry if it is a bit off-topic.. what is the dress code for a SANS course ? Will I look like out of place wearing jeans and tshirt, or I have to plan for more business clothe.
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SANS GSEC Updated Course outlines 2020
Greetings Every one ! I got SANS GSEC 401 Boot camp training in 2017, with books and audio tutorials, but recently i received exam voucher from my office and I have booked my exam in month of April 2020. I have checked on SANS accounts some course outlines has been changed & updated so 2017 edition books are enough for…
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If a company offered a fully funded SANS MSISE degree, would you leave your job for this?
First, a bit of background to this topic: In planning / reviewing my 2020 goals, I got to thinking about what I wanted to do next in my career. I'm relocating soon to another part of the country for a new position within my company. I'm no longer "learning" in my current role, which I feel I've outgrown and I'm ready for…
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GWAPT Practice Exam
Getting out ahead of this one - currently almost done with the SEC542 course, and although we get two practice exams, I would like to know if anyone has an extra they don't need and would gift. I want as much practice as I can get prior to challenging the exam. Thanks in advance! Mike
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BOOM! Passed GCIH!
Another one for the books ladies and gentlemen! Next up - GPEN. Seems like there is some overlap. VV5 out.
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Current SANS Work Study Selection Notification Lead Times...
For anyone that has done a work study this year, what was the amount of time before the training that you were notified you were selected to facilitate? I haven't done one since 2016 but I'm itching to do another. Back around the beginning of 2017 I had to decline one I was selected for as I was notified with like two…
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Passed GCUX 88%
Didn't see a lot of posts on this one. Really liked this class. I have very little Unix/Linux background so I really learned some good fundamentals on things like SSH, sudo config files, and forensics. If you are a Unix/Linux admin I'd recommend you check this out. Very standard SANS class from an index perspective.…
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Passed GCPM 86%
I passed this back near the end of Dec 2019. I had a tough time with this class but overall I see the value in it. This was part of the SANS STI program. I'm usually really good at creating my index but you just really need to learn this one. There are a few print outs floating around for PMP that have all the processes,…
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GCFA Practice Exam
Just wondering if anyone has an unused GCFA practice exam to gift? Thanks in advance everyone!
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SEC401 Exam advice and help needed
hi everyone, i took 2 exams for 401 and fail with score 59%, and i have my last shot on 12/03/2020 and i need help or advice how to make my index and study more focus on it, can anyone share his index or to giude me how to fix mine??? its my last try before the 1 year band for giac
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SANS SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing (Beta)
https://www.sans.org/course/cloud-penetration-testing For those interested in Cloud Penetration testing focused on AWS and Azure. SANS is coming out with a new course and certification by Moses Frost. SEC588.1: Discovery, Recon, and Architecture at Scale SEC588.2: Discovery, Authentication, and Cloud Services SEC588.3:…
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FOR500
Hey guys, im taking FOR500, and there is artifacts on artifacts on artifacts. Do anyone have and indexing tips and also how was the exam?
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Preparing for GREM in a few days
Wow... It's been years since I've visited TechExams, it's also been a few years since I've taken any certification exam. I've just finished going through the GREM ON-Demand content for a second time, finished my index and took my first Practice exam. I scored an 78... but, I easily could have done 85+ had I just slowed…
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GCFA - Lateral Movement
Hey Anyone have some images of lateral movement inside of a network?
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Missing contents in SANS sec 401 of 2018 to 2019.
Hi. my brother had taken GSEC exam in 2018 so this books are in reference at that time as time passed and few concepts changed and i wanna take up GSEC next year was wishing if someone could help me out with latest cocepts and we could share the added parts from both sides. As it's too much around 8k$ just for few concepts…
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My #GCFA Training and Exam Experience
Training Journey What
a long journey It was preparing to take the GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
(GCFA) exam. I purchased this training while still pursing my masters’ degree
at East Carolina University this year. This was a mistake because you only have
4 months to complete OnDemand training and take the test. After…
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GCFA, Super Timeline
Hello, Where can I find learning material to better understand the super timeline? I need to understand what I'm looking at.
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Extra GCFE GIAC Practice exam?
if anyone has an extra exam I would really appreciate it.Thank you
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GCTI Prep
Just finished my first practice exam for GCTI... No books, No index and failed with a 63%. So now to build my index which will be a full review of the books, and then take the second practice exam with the index to see where it needs tweaks and proceed to the actual exam. Anyone see any flaws in this course of action?
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Passed GPEN (with free practice exam to give away)
Hi guys,I passed my GPEN exam last month. I would like to give away my 2nd practice exam as I didn't use it (Thought I might need it if I failed the exam). Maybe someone finds use for it. Expiration of the practice exam 2020, February 4th. PM me.
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Which GIAC Cert to Pursue?
Hi all, Just wanted to get the community's opinion on which GIAC certification would provide the most employment/career advancement opportunities amongst the list of certs below: GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner GCISP - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional GCED - GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender GCIA -…
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SEC599 review
I took the SEC599 course in DC last week. Bryce Galbraith was the initial instructor but had to leave after a few days due to a personal matter. He was replaced by Alissa Torres. Both instructors were great. They have completely different teaching styles but they're both incredibly knowledgeable. Bryce has a more laid back…
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It's official, I am going for SEC560 in New Orleans
One of my personal dream is to go to training at a SANS event... I am happy that it will happen in 59 days.. in New Orleans. I will attend the SEC560 Network penetration testing class, the GPEN certication. I am a long time IT Pro with many certification (CISSP being one of them). Any recommandation on reading material…
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PASSED GAWN! I do have an extra practice exam - PM me!
Well as the title states folks, I passed the GAWN today! Huzzah! Meh our emojis were so much better on the old platform :| Lucky me I have a Contracts Law final tomorrow! If anyone is in serious need of a GAWN practice exam, I have a spare one. But, I'll only consider requests for those that truly need it (preference goes…
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SEC560-Bought
A payment of $5,430.00 for your SANS OnDemand order (ONDEMAND-11111111), has been received. Your order status is now PAID. If you have any questions about your payment please contact ... Thank You, SANS Institute Payment Details: Total Amount: $5,430.00 Just bought the 560 as promised. I think this will be the last if not…
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GSEC advice
Hi all. I wanted to get some advice. Recently our "big brother" organization (National Electric Coop) purchased a bulk amount of SANS vouchers. I was signed up for the SEC401 course (on-demand). If given the option, I would have chosen to take a higher level course. However, I am thankful for the free voucher and am not…
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GCIH Practice Exam - Easy A
This weekend I took a practice exam for GCIH. The exam contained 150 questions, and took me ~100 minutes to complete. I scored 90% without googling or using external sources. Could've done even better, but I was sleepy and did not care enough. I have not actually taken the course - part of the reason for taking this…
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Anyone has a spare Practice Exam
I've used two practice exam. Both failed, hoping for the help :(
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GCFE PASS
First and Foremost, I can not begin to speak how much this place has helped me on my Certification Journey. Every time there's a victory for me there's a victory for this forum because information sharing is so important nowadays and you wouldn't believe a simple quote of " know your weak points" or I used this source for…
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SANS GIAC Exams towards SANS TI Academics
I've been looking around, considering enrolling for an MSc in CS next year. Living where I do, I need to consider 100% online studies, and at the moment looking closely at University of Derby. But I digress... I have two questions on the GIAC/SANS exams as they relate to possible transfers to the TI qualifications: 1. Do…
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Passed GCCC - thoughts on 530 and 545 or NIST CSF practitioner
Hi all, Managed to pass this one today. I facilitated this back in Oct. It was taught from an operational perspective as opposed to audit. Have my eye on 530 and/or 545 next and wanted to ask ppl who have completed these thoughts on course content and labs? Will 545 have an exam coming soon? Have seen a thread indicating…
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SANS 401 exam - advice needed
The other day I failed my 401 at the second attempt. I scored 66%, which was a mere 2% improvement on my first attempt back in August. I suspect that my index was way too long (87 pages) , overly detailed and basically not structured in a way that would derive maximum advantage. During both exams (and indeed in both…
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Good News, SANS Indexes now available on Ebay!
For all you lazy, unmotivated people out there that want to pass a GAIC exam, you don't need to bother wasting your time studying, you can now buy your very own index for your exam from Ebay. Why put in the work creating your own index when you can pay someone else to work hard for you. You still will need the SANS books,…
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Unusual to have exam questions not covered by SANS course?
I attended the SANS SEC560 course and took a GPEN practice exam. It asked several questions about a topic that I wasn't familiar with and looking through the books for answers, the topic isn't even covered. The course syllabus on SANS' website says the topic is covered during one of the days, but it simply doesn't match…
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GCFA - Passed!
Hello, everyone, Happy to be able to
announce that I’ve successfully completed the GCFA exam with an
85%! I wanted to share my experience and hopefully help someone else
out. I am doing it as
part of the DFIR graduate certificate program, so I have 3 months
with the OnDemand course materials, books, and labs. Like with…
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GSE Timeline
Hey guys, I'm going for the GSE (GIAC Security Expert) certification by SANS. My projected time frame for the Entrance Exam (part 1) is between May 2020 and June 2020. My goal for part 2 of the GSE is Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. I currently have completed the SEC504, SEC401, and SEC560 courses. I have obtained GCIH(SEC504)…
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Any have books or material recommendations for GMON
Hi, new to Sans and will be attending the Sec511 course next week. Any books you guys could recommend or material I could use to prep. If anyone has a spare practice test I would appreciate as well. Would like to do some practice before course and Gmon exam. Greatly appreciate it!
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GCIH/GSEC Study Materials
Hi Everyone, I am really interested in taking the GCIH or GSEC exam in the next year. I am CISSP certified and really worried that i might be flunking my GCIH/GSEC exam without the actual course materials. I cannot afford to go for the mad expensive SANS courses. :( Does anyone have it? Please advice. Thanks for your help.…
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Prices going up...
Hey Guys! It looks like the prices for SANS courses will be going up during SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2019. For example check out FOR572 before and during SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2019: FOR572 Advanced Network Forensics: Threat Hunting, Analysis, and Incident Response Dates: Mon, Dec 02 - Sat, Dec 07 (6 Days)…
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GISP or GSLC
Dears, I'm not sure weather GISP or GSLC better for Information Security Management/IT Security Management I believe GSLC should be fit to the leadership and management level, kindly advice. Regards,
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Passed GCIH on 6/10/2016
Employer paid for the on-demand GCIH course. I watched the videos while I worked. Made a super-detailed index that really helped. I took the first practice test after I read through the books the first time and got a 70% without using any books at all, and had 1.5 hrs. left. You need a 72% to pass / 150 questions in 4…
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GIAC GREM cdecl question
Hey y'all This question is for anyone who has passed the GREM or an experienced RE only. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. So i'm studying for my GREM and I have a question in regards to the cdecl calling convention. In the FOR610 courseware i'm reading and the Practical Reverse Engineering book by Wiley, they both…
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Any opinions on SEC530?
It's been some time since it's been out. I was wondering if anyone has attended the course?
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Do you recommend Sec511 course?
Any one ever took Sec511 course before? If yes, please share your feedback on it. Thanks in advance.
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Extra GCIH Practice Exams
Hello, Does anyone have extra GCIH practice exams they are willing to give away? I've used 2 and unfortunately have to reschedule my test. I want to be sure I'm at my best!
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Passed GCIH yesterday (80% Score)
Hello, all i finally passed the GCIH. after 2 failed attempts and 6 months of hardwork. i finally did it. I got a 85% passing score. First, i want to say thanks to everybody for helping and with giving advice. I do see the point of building your own index. The bottom line is – building an index is a complex way of FORCING…
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GXPN advice
Hope everyone is doing well. Been a long time since I've been here. Not sure if anyone has the GXPN but did anyone here take it recently and have any advice or subjects they wish they focused more on or topics they got a lot of questions on? Thanks.
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Passed GCIH
Passed with an 86%! Not as high as I wanted but happy I got through it. This test was challenging, though I felt the practice tests were harder than the real deal. I scored 79% on both my practice tests. Boss wants me to get another SANS course next year, but I'm torn between that and CISSP. Though I'd never be able to buy…
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Passed GCIA (SEC503)
Disclaimer: I'm enrolled in the SANS master program and now have completed GSEC, GCIH. GWAPT, and GCIA. I have to say I really enjoyed this course after I started to actually absorb the information. Going through book 1 and 2 the first time was mentally draining but after the 3rd go around, everything started to come…
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SANS GNFA Certification Accomplished
After over 4 months of studying, indexing and labbing, I've finally accomplished the SANS GNFA certification. This is my third SANS certification and by far the most difficult of the bunch. I work as a Network Security Architect in the ICS and utilities realm where most of my responsibilities network security hardening,…
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GCIH STUDY MATERIAL HELP
Is there any kind of forum that can help understand outside the gcih support team where i can discuss some problems of mine with others who have gone through this cert
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Are SANS event fun?
Hi, I am looking to book a SANS course (504 or 560). It is a major training expense for my company and I wanted to make sure that it is worth all the 7K$ USD I will give them as I will have to assume a part of the training cost (travel expense). Is the event well runned, hotel, meal, bonus session, and so on. I read they…
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Need Help Choosing SANS Elective Class (GCFA vs GCIA)
Hey all, I will be finishing up my Bachelor's degree in less than 6 months, so I've decided to enroll in the SANS Undergraduate Certificate program to increase my chances of getting a job after I graduate. My orientation starts on October 1st and I was hoping to get some advice from you all beforehand on what elective I…
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Which SANS Course?
I hate to ask this question because it's so tough to answer, but I need some opinions. I'm an experienced IT systems admin/engineer with over 17 years years experience. Certified with lots of hands on with Microsoft-based networks, VMware vSphere, and Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop/NetScaler (and more). Went back to school (WGU)…
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Extra Practice Tests? (From those who already passed their GCFE Exam)
Hello, anyone out there who has already passed their GCFE Exam and has an extra Practice Exam, could I please have one? I am struggling with this exam and could use an extra Practice. Thank you!
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GIAC CPEs - any tips or suggestions?
Yeah, GIAC really wants to steer you into further courses, and that's fine. I earned GCFA last year and have it covered by passing GWAPT this year. And yeah, the proper place to ask would be GIAC, but I thought I'd see if other had anything to share that isn't obvious. But if I wanted to get ahead, what sort of things have…
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GPEN or GWAPT!!??
I'm sure it has been discussed before, but I am throwing this out there. My next SANS training (due to increased workload) is to be GPEN or GWAPT....but I have no idea which one to pick. I already have my GCIH. My boss currently holds the GPEN cert, and my co-worker currently holds GWAPT. Both are beneficial to the work we…
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Totally new, my first cert (GCFA)
Hi im going to take my first cert, GIAC-GCFA. so i took the course and made my index, and i still figuring out if GCFA has any bank question to go over and memorized. does any of you took GIAC and used any bank question, its worth that? thank you all in advanced.
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Just Renewed GSEC
I just renewed my GSEC to the tune of $445, I also ordered the updated Framed certification plaque for another $25, I figure after spending thousands on the course and certification what's another $25 for impressive looking wall decoration.
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Passed GCIH
Passed GCIH! Read the books twice and listened to the mp3s once. I do believe the exam was much harder than the practice exam. I had more real case scenerios and screenshots of the output command. I used 50% of my index and the rest went with my gut feeling. Glad it’s over, a lot of info sink in.
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Passed GPEN 90%
Haven't seen anyone post on this for a while. Took this class back in late February as part of work study. This class provides a real solid foundation for other classes. I wish I would have taken it sooner. Practice tests and actual test had 75 questions and 7 labs. The labs were very similar to the ones from class.…
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GCIA pass!
Without a doubt this test is the hardest for a reason. I managed to finish the exam without about 10 minutes left and I was left trembling at the end. I highly recommend taking a binary to hex sheet and understand where each packet begins and ends. The practice test give you a good idea of what to expect for the packet…
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Passed GMON
Took the course through the mentor program, which is my preferred way to taking a SANS course, cheaper and more time to digest the information and labs. The exam was pretty straightforward and I actually leveraged the provided index. Read through the books, complete the labs and utilizing that index is all you need to…
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Anyone have a spare GMON Practice Test?
I am new to TechExams. Anyone have any spare GMON Practice Test?
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Pass FOR572 - GNFA July 2019
It has been awhile since we've seen it posted on here, so figured I'd give my impressions on studying + test for those who are anticipating taking this course. Method of Learning: OnDemand Class Version: 2019 -- updated labs and capstone Time: 110 Days Estimated off-hours studying: 20-30 Hours Testing time: 50 minutes of…
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GCIA
Hi, I was wondering can I go straight for GCIA? I mean is there a prereq exam I have to pass first?
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SEC530 - Defensible Security Architecture
Looking at taking this course (no associated cert) sometime in the last half of the year. Wondering if anyone here has taken it and what they thought of it?
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Attorney seeking GLEG cert?
I'm wondering what all is invovled in obtaining the GLEG certification and whther it would be worth pursuing? Admittedly, I had no idea what a GLEG was and stumbled across this certification looking up NIST CF certs. I noticed SANs offers 5-day training courses, but I'm wondering is it possible to pass with self-study? I…
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GCIH Practice Questions
Hello all, I was wondering if there were any legitimate practice questions/exams I could use to prepare for the GCIH? I do not have the funds to pay for the GIAC Practice Exams, and am going to attempt to Challenge the exam by self-studying other resources and relying on experience. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
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GCFE Practice Test Donation
I am preparing for GCFE, and I have taken my two practice tests and got 69%, 73% and I think need one more before taking the real exam. If anyone donate me a practice test donation I will be appreciated. Thank you,,,
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GSNA commands **** sheet
hello all, I will be taking the GSNA exam next week and while i was organizing my materials, I realized that I couldn't find the commands **** sheet that came along with the SANS materials. I Was reading through the forums and saw that it will definitely help a lot in during the exam. I was hoping perhaps some of the…
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Passed GCCC
Passed GCCC with a 91%. This is my ninth GIAC cert. I created two indexes, one with each CSC and another with everything else. I didn’t even touch either index during the exam, just occasionally used the index in the back of book five. The test is is very straight forward and more conceptual than most GIAC exams. If you…
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Looking for a spare GCFA practice exam
If anyone has... thank you!
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Anyone with spare GWAPT Practice Test?
Hey Guys, looking for spare GWAPT practice test. let me know if anyone can help out.
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GMON - Online access revoked, still have all the books/USB
So I put my two weeks notice in at my current employer and they revoked my SANS online access. I received the books/usb in the mail yesterday, has anyone been able to pass the exam without the online access?
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GMON Study Index Template
Apparently the GMON doesn't get much love in these forums lol I was wondering if anyone has a index template for the SEC511 GMON that they'd be willing to share? I am going to craft my own index of course but I am hoping to get a draft so I don't have to start from scratch. Any help is very much appreciated :smile:
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Which of these GIAC Exams Contains Lab Questions
Hello Folks, Thanks to confirm which of the following GIAC exams contains lab questions GCIH, GCWN, GMON and GCCC I have been asked by my employer to take any of the listed certification exams with a limited timeline to study. Which would you recommend I go for? Regards
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SANS Orlando - Work Study
Has anyone who applied for work study in Orlando gotten a confirmation?
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New Orleans - Security Operations Summit
Is anybody going and/or has been selected to facilitate?
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GCIH Material
I am currently eager to improve my Incident Response skills, seems to be my favourite part within the field. Although my career is shifting towards a higher level I am eager to be solid in Incident Response activities I am CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH & CCNA Security in addition to other certificates like CCNP-RS, ITIL in…
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Any spare GREM practice tests?
Anyone have a spare GREM practice test? I could really use it. I need the extra practice.
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Passed SANS GNFA exam (FOR572)
I did the course in January this year and as with all Sans courses (I think) you have 4 months in which to take the exam. I honestly did not really enjoy the course that much, potentially as after day one I found it very difficult to keep up and I realised quite quickly that looking through network packets is not my thing!…
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Passed GCFE
FOR 500//Windows Forensics Definitely had to prepare for this one differently, as most of my background was network related or high level concepts on systems. This is actually the first time for anything SANS I had to go go through OnDemand or the books more than once. However, I did learn quite a bit about how which…
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GASF Passed (extra practice exam giveaway)
I've passed GASF finally .. It was an eye opener course and highly recommended for those in DFIR field as Smartphones are usually ignored in your typical Enterprise environment (in terms of Forensics at least) but in reality, its pretty much a 24/7 walking endpoint filled with forensic artifacts with every single employee…
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Anyone have a spare GMON Practice Test?
Hello all, Does anyone have a spare GMON practice test that they can donate to me? Thx in advance!
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GCIA Test Sheets
Hello, My employer recently signed me up for the GCIA SEC503 ondemand class. I have 10 years IT experience and just 4 months ago I jumped over to doing firewall and cyber security work, so I am rather new to the field. Obviously I am rather nervous and noobish with this process. I am currently waiting for the books to…
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Passed GCTI 90%
Hey folks, Thought I'd post about this as there doesn't seem to be too much activity around this exam. I did this as part of the work study program. Overall the class was pretty good. I dont do threat intel in my day to day. However, the thought process/analysis of attacks and pivoting to other areas was really insightful.…
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GREM Preparation
Hi everyone, I recently took the FOR610-GREM course and was wondering everyone's thoughts on how the practice exams line up with the real one? I took the practice exams almost immediately when they were made available without prior studying or an index and scored high 90s on both. I have since re-read all 5 books twice and…
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GMON/SEC511 Any Advice?
Finished the class last week. I used the index that was provided in book 6 to go through my first practice exam. I definitely rushed through it and didn't look up a lot of the answers. Had 90 minutes to spare (out of 180) and failed by 1%. I definitely will take my time and be more thorough looking up answers the next…