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GMON Passed
Another day, another SANS certification (my 8th). Passed GMON. This was probably the most straightforward test since GSEC. I used my own index as well as the index that was provided in the class. Between the two, I didn't have any issues finding the answers during the test. I passed the first practice test without…
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Looking for a GIAC GWAPT practice exam in hopes of not paying the full $150
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has a GIAC GWAPT practice exam to give or sell to me for less than the $150. Thanks!
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GCDA Cert?
Has anyone done the GCDA (SIEM) GIAC certification? If so, I would be interested in your thoughts and observations from the test. This seems a bit of a departure from previous GIAC certs, as it's only 75 questions and two hours. Thanks!
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GWAPT Challenge - Study Recommendation
Hello, I am planning to challenge GWAPT Certification. 1) Does anyone have any recommendations for books? 2) is the Challenge exam same as other GWAPT exam which you get after attending the live training?3) Let me know if someone has extra practice test to share.
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Attending SANS Security West 2019 San Diego, CA
Hey, I am attending Security West 2019 San Diego, CA. Let me know if anyone is attending and interested to meet up. Just looking forward to expand my cyber security professionals network and make new contacts.
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SANS SEC505
Hello Folks, Thanks to confirm, if workbook and workbook answers are included in SANS SEC505 book-set I'm in the process of buying a used SANS SEC505 study material but the item description doesn't include workbooks on eBay. I want to ensure, that I am buying the complete set of SEC505 study material. Thanks for your…
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SEC511: GMON | Self Study
Was looking forward to SANS Manila PH for Sept 2019, they had GMON offering initially, however,i think the changed it along the way.Now I'm looking at GMON self study as an alternative. Any advice on this? Thank you,
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Need Advice GWAPT vs GWEB
Hey Folks, I am planning to go for GWAPT certification. I do conduct app pen tests at the same time I also advise app owners on mitigation. My questions is what mitigation controls or app defensive technologies they cover in GWAPT or its only about pen testings apps? GIAC also has GWEB which specifically covers app…
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Passed GMOB GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
Hey Everyone. I passed my GMOB exam today.
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SANS training - which course?
Hi All, I’ve been offered the chance to do some SANs courses through work. Im particularly interested in becoming a security/cyber architect later in my career. Are there any courses from SANs which will help me on my way? Thanks in advance
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GCFA
Hi All - I took the GCFA last year. Great Course. I *think* the courseware has just been updated. Anyone aware of any major changes in the Exam as i've not yet done it but am thinking about doing it in the Summer...
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Take GCFA exam on end of this months
Could you share for me Index and which practice test should to look for pass GCFA exam. Share for me some experience about how to pass exam.
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Deleted discussion
I'm not sure how to delete a discussion thread.
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Passed GSEC!
Greetings all! It's been a minute, but I passed my GSEC exam last week! Received an 87%, to which I'm a little bummed because I was shooting for advisory board. I'll get it next time. Not too sure the next time I'll take a GIAC cert, but it is good training. I think next on the horizon is PMP and my PE Exam. All while in…
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Self study for GSEC
Hi all, I am aiming to get the GSEC later this year, but am planning to challenge the exam, as neither my employer nor I can fund the SANS course or SANS self-study materials. I know Work Study is an option, and have applied for it, but don't believe I will be offered a facilitator role. Looking through the forums, it…
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GIAC GCFE Practice Test Request
HI All! I was wondering if any has an extra practice test for the GCFE I could have? Thank you in advance for your help!
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GIAC Exams Score
Hello, I’m planning to take the GCIH exam in two weeks. Anyone know if GIAC exams still display your score at the top right. I remember taking the GSEC 6 years ago and remember seeing the score as your answered the question.
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Passed GPYC (SANS573/ Python Coder)
Overview *3 books (Book 1 covered days 1-2, book 2 covered days 3-5, book 3 covered day 6) *PyWars: 50+ python exercises (30+ problems for book 1 and 20+ problems for book 2) Days 1 and 2 (Python Fundamentals I and II) If you have a decent amount of Python experience, you will fly through book 1 because it's all about the…
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Looking for an extra GNFA practice exam
Anyone got an extra?
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Passed GCCC 93%
I took and passed the GCCC today with a 93%. I thought this test was actually one of the worst worded exams I've taken from GIAC. There were some really easy questions and some that I had no idea what they were really asking me. There was also some stuff that I dont think was in the books but if you have decent enterprise…
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FOR500 (GCFE)
this one is going to be a follow up after GCIA. share your experiences with this one Peeps...
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Passed GSTRT
My role has taken me more into the IS leadership direction so I facilitated the class back in April. It was quite a different experience as it was my first non-technical SANS class. It wasn't boring, just different. It felt strange doing "labs" based on discussing scenarios that applied leadership theories and models…
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Anyone taking the GREM and need an extra practice exam?
I have a spare one that will expire in March. If not, does anyone want to trade for anything else? I would be interested in GMON or GCIH
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Passed GNFA
Hi all, I passed the GNFA exam today with a score of 74 percent. Really happy as the exam was really tough. I would totally recommend doing the FOR572 course together with the exam. Wish you all the best if you are going for it! GeekySteve
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Which GIAC exams have labs?
Hi, I know GCIA and GWAPT require doing labs on the GIAC exam. What other courses do people know of which also have labs? I am particularly wondering about GMON, but am curious as to any others. Thanks!
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Passed GSTRT 87%
3rd GIAC Cert in 4months. GMOB and GLEG were the others. Index is the key. There were a couple of dubious questions in the exam. You have 3 hrs for this exam, which is enough to look up each answer in the book. You just need to have read the material, that's all. First practice test is key. Don't waste it. only take it…
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Passed GCIH
Passed the GCIH exam yesterday and wanted to give back to the community around how I prepared etc as I used the posts here to help with my studies. I took the SEC504 course late last year at the London SANS event. I was lucky enough to get selected for the work study program which was an amazing experience! Would highly…
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Taking my GSEC exam in Dec; any advice?
I am a newbie in InfoSec. I was accepted into the SANS Cyber Security Academy. 6 months to review 3 courses & complete 3 tests. You cannot move to the next course if you don't pass the test. This opportunity is a great one and I do not want to fall short. Any advice on how the test is? Any one have any spare GSEC practice…
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are labs needed?
Hey i was just wondering, are labs needed to help you pass the exam? specifically for a class like SEC566 which is the 20 critical security controls? Thanks.
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GCCC exam
Hi All! I just signed up to attempt the GCCC exam and the course. I opted in for the on demand self study.. this is my first sans course and also exam. any advice on how to be effecient and pass my exam on the first try? For those who have taken the course, what should i focus on and study? what helps the most with the…
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Gse #202
Hi all, After a painful 45 days of waiting, I've been officially informed that I've earned the GSE. I'm number #202! I created a thread last Summer about the GSE Multiple Choice exam. After passing the multiple choice exam, I went on to earn the GCFE and GCCC as part of the final stretch of the MSISE program. With those…
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My experience as SANS facilitator (SEC566)
EDITED: Thanks to @Meggo I can now include links :) I've updated this post to include all the links that were missing... (Originally posted on my blog here) About a month ago I explained a bit about the amazing chance I'd been offered by SANS, when they accepted me into their Work/Study Program. My week with SANS is coming…
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GCPM
Hi all Anyone sat the above cert? Wanted to find out how similar/different the class at SANS is to PMP? thanks in advance
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Spare GIAC/GCIH Practice Exam?
Hi All, Any chance anyone has a spare GIAC/GCIH Practice Exam please? I used up both of my practice exams already.... :-( Many thanks! Stephen
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GWAPT Passed with an 84%. I have an extra practice exam available.
Hey everyone. I passed my GWAPT exam last week. @SaSkiller was kind enough to give me one when I failed my first practice exam. I thought I would need an extra and didn't expect a quick reply when I posted I needed one. I ended up using a second practice exam and not the third, so I have a practice exam available for…
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GSTRT Facilitation and Exam
Hi all will be facilitating the above next month in Zurich. Wanted to ask as this is my first time facilitating what to expect - have read guidelines. Also has anyone done this cert - feedback would be great? Br
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FOR500
Does anyone have a spare practice exam for the GIAC FOR500 exam?
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Spare GCFA Practice Exam
If anyone has a spare GCFA practice exam(s), I would be eternally grateful. I missed the mark this time around, so need to re-purchase the exam and try again. Thank you in advance! Respectfully, Mike
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Work Study Course Choices?
Hi all, First time poster here, so please excuse any mistakes I may have made making this post. I signed up for the SANS work study program for 2 different events/conferences. In the application where you need to choose the courses you want to sit in on, I did what others have suggested to do and ranked them from 1-10…
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SANS working on 700-level malware course
I recently went to SANS FOR610, and the instructor stated that SANS is working on a FOR710 course. He said a rough estimate for when it would be out is a year (but not to hold him to that, because it was a very rough estimate) That should be a pretty fun course. I'm really interested in what the course will go over, as…
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Anyone with a spare GPEN practice test?
I want to share it with a colleague that will be attempting the exam soon. Thanks in advance!
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Passed GCIH again, 90%
Had to recert GCIH by taking the test (for the masters program since my GCIH was more than 4 years old). Indexed the books, scored 76% and 88% on the practice tests. Scored 90% on the final exam, similar score to when I took it 4 years ago. The material had changed so much that I had to re-index the books entirely and…
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Passed GWAPT
Sorry this probably won't be a full review like I may have normally posted. I tested out of 542 GWAPT today. As always I got close to 90 but no cigar. This is actually my first GIAC exam taken since becoming a Pentester, and my first in quite some time. I will say that the course is good, it provides decent coverage of…
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SEC542 - GWAPT - Does anyone have a practice exam they want to gift?
I'm struggling a little and feel that I could really use another practice exam to see if my studying has paid off. Before I purchase another and extend my time possibly, I wanted to check if anyone has a spare one they want to give away.
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*Update: Already Taken** Giving away GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst Practice Tests( SANS SEC-503)
Hey Folks, As the header said, I do have an extra GCIA, SANS SEC- 503 practice test to give away. First come, first serve. PM me with your e-mail address. Thank you all.
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SANS GCTI for578
Need advice, i failed the GCTI 3 times...each time the score have improved, but the final attempt fell short by 4 points. I indexed every page, and still feel short. My weakest areas are Campaign and Attribution and Malware collection source. I have to study for 30 hrs to attempt to retest. Please, I need advice and i'm…
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GCIA 503
Anyone that has taken the 503 test, was your head spinning leading up to it? I am taking 503 on demand and my head is spinning when going through the labs. When you starting specifying offset and zeroing out bits and finding specifics in packet captures via wireshark and tcpdump that aren't obvious. Did anyone else have…
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Passed GLEG 97.33%
Second GIAC - passed the first one 6 weeks ago. (GMOB). Phew!! As everyone says it's all about the index and how you score on the first practice test.
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Certification Effective Date
This is my first SANS certification. I took the test on Saturday and was informed after the exam on the terminal and via email that I passed. The instructions said the physical paper certification would be sent out within 4 weeks. Are there any further requirements before the certification credential is "official"? I've…
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Passed GCIH
Hello guys! I passed GCIH 2 week ago and before I take the exam I had came here for reading the recommendation. I am busy so I just studied only 2 week and taken the exam immediately after 2nd practice test. I am lucky with 78% score. I had experience more then 6 years. I want to say thank you all for the suggestion.…
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Doing GCIH exam without official training
My day job is incident response and digital forensics. I have an OSCP certification and I hope to have CISSP in about 2 months. My employer won't pay for GCIH but I want to do it so I can move on and have another certification. I'm guessing you can sit the exam without any training? People here mention tests they're doing…
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GCDA - First SANS Test
I am getting reading to take the GCDA exam this weekend. I've created my index of the 5 books included with the course. I've included some additional reference documents where I found I needed additional information to understand the material. I took this class as a beta so I has been a while. I will be taking my practice…
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Passed GMOB 91%
Did this class as part of the Work Study program at Virginia Beach back in August. Highly recommend doing that if you can. It was a really good class. Mobile devices isn't my first choice but I learned a ton during it. The class was great. Also recommend it. Practice test 1- 80% Practice test 2- 91% Exam-91% I actually…
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SEC487 - OSINT ANALYSIS - Comprehensive Review
So like before, I want to provide some information on courses I've recently taken in the hopes it helps anyone who may be on the fence about taking it OR trying to convince leadership to even send them to it. Please let me know if these are helpful or if there is something you would like me to add. COURSE: SEC487 - Open…
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Anyone going to SANS Scottsdale, AZ this December?
Myself and some co-workers will be taking Sec511.
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GIAC Passed Tips, etc.
I took the training the week of October 15th and passed the certification 11/7. This was my first SANs experience and think I plan to prepare for the rest the same way. Going to do Sec511 next month. This was a pretty difficult exam but if you are thorough you shouldn't have an issue. I consider myself to be a CCNA level…
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GREM Certification exam preparation
Hi everyone, I am looking to take GREM exam by the end of this year. My background is reverse engineering and malware forensic with more than 3 years experience in real life and dealing with real incidents everyday. However, this is my first SANS so I am quite concerned about some points. It really appreciate if someone…
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Gcpm
Hi All, I'm currently in the master's program at SANS and have to take the GCPM certification next month. Has anyone taken this recently? Did you find the test difficult? There isn't a lot of information out there in regards to the GCPM that I can find. I have taken the 525 course and have all the materials. I'm currently…
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SANS 660 Preperation
My employer has finally agreed to let me take a SANS course, and I have chosen the 660. Does anyone have any recommendations beyond reviewing the course objectives for preparing for this course? I have taken the eCCPT and eWPT, however I don't think either of those are quite enough. OSCP is out of the question in terms of…
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GCIA Exam Preparation Questions
Hi, For those of you who took the GCIA exam, did you review the labs in the course material, the score server? Also did you finish all the labs in the score server while taking 503 or after? Is this important to do? Are there a lot of lab questions on the exam? I haven't taken a practice test yet because I want to be…
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Why sre SANS certifications so undervalued?
I have my GSEC and I am getting my GCIH soon and my CISM soon. For some reason the CISSP which I don’t think is that impressive is way more valuable than the SANS stuff. Also my CRISC is too and the CISM will be. The crazy thing is i feel like the SANS stuff made me a better security analyst. The other certs did not.…
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GCFE Practice Test Request
If anyone has a free practice test for the GCFE, it would greatly be appreciated if you could donate it to me. I have been studying for it while at the same time taking the CCE which I just completed and have maybe 20 days left and would like to see where I stand. I took it before studying as a gauge and got a 77% I am…
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GCIH Changes
I took and passed the GCIH in 2012 and I still have my old books for them, is it possible to still pass the current test with the old materials? Has there been a lot of changes since then?
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Passed GPEN (with free practice exam to give away)
Hi guys,I passed my GPEN exam last month. It was my first ever IT Certification, been in IT for 17-18 years, and I'm really, REALLY proud of my accomplishment. It's almost like it has not even sunk in yet. I studied really hard, did lots of practice labs and just tried to learn as much as possible. I studied on my lunch…
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Passed GREM!
Passed GREM today! Wanted to share my experience and tips for those that may be interested in the exam in the future since I use this site pretty often to aid in my studies for various certs. For starters this exam is definitely tough, but the reward for passing is greater than the pain you endure studying. I did not have…
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SANS Practice Exams - is it worth doing two?
Hi, I am about to take my first SANS exam - the GSEC. I scored an 85% on my first practice test. I am just wondering what people think about taking the second one or not taking it if one scores in 80s? 5 hours is a long time! For those who took it, did it significantly help you? Did your score ever go down on the second…
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Passed GPEN
Well that was pretty fun. I really didnt have much confidence, but I did it.
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What cert should i do next?
I’ve been in security for 3 years. I am doing very well career and pay wise. I have my GSEC, sec +, crisc, Isaca csx, and itil. I have no idea what cert I want to do next. The CISSP just seems so boring and like I won’t leern anything beneficial. Any recommendations? I have no idea what I want to focus on security wise at…
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GIAC GCIH Cert practice exam
I'm looking for anyone giving away and GCIH practice exams. I took my test today and failed. I did the Index and used it during the test. But there was some question on there about Linux and Unix command that though me off.
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Passed GWAPT
I passed my third SANS certification this year (GSEC and GCIH) and I would say GWAPT was the definitely the toughest out of the three...but it really wasn't that bad, especially if you have a good index. SEC542 class: PROS: This was my first in-person SANS course and there were pros and cons to it. Pros: I hear with…
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Passed Sans GCIA
Not as good as I would have like to do, due to test anxiety lol but completed the exam with 82% about 3 weeks ago. I made sure I would Post my Experience here being that this site helped with guidance with this one and also my other Certs. Went for a Live Training Earlier this year in Texas and as a bonus from my manager…
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Gse!!
I had finally obtained the GIAC Security Expert certifications on May 17 after going through a 2 years process of preparing and taking the exam. So here I am sharing the good news with the community with my preparation without any disclosure of the exam lab content itself. The story begins 2 years ago when I had finally…
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GMON Passed
I took the GMON exam today and passed; it was a little trickier than expected considering this was my first GIAC exam. I am debating on what training to pursue next. Any recommendations? I was thinking about either GCWN or GCIH; I lack red team experience so that might be a better choice to go with since it would make…
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GCIH or GSEC? Which one is better?
I got the Security+ currently, which certificate should i get? GCIH or GSEC? Many thanks.
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Anybody knows what are the courseware mentioned on the test registration page
hi guys on the test registration page there are following informations. Online Access Info Standard Courses: Online access and courseware shipments are issued 24-48 hours after payment is completed. anyone knows what are the courseware?
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Passed GMOB
Know the tools well and syntax for common tasks on the tools. Have a good index and be able to compare and contrast IOS and Android for things like password storage and encryption. No code questions except simple javascript. I think the whole open book exam is a bit misleading, I didn't find I had enough time to be looking…
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MGT514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
Hey Folks, quick question about those who took MGT514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership class? Would you guys please describe your experience with this course? Also, do you guys recommend this course for a Deputy PM who has worked on/off with InforSec team. Thanks a bunch !!!!
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GCIH Assessment
https://www.sans.org/assessments/short-gcih.php - link no longer valid Looking for the GCIH Assessment test i wondered if they did away with them?
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GCFA (FOR508) Passed - Feel Free to Ask Questions
About a week ago I passed the GCFA exam. I took FOR508 in person in May at SANS West and then studied for the whole summer off and on before tightening up for the exam before it expired. This was my first SANS course and first GIAC exam, and I have to say I have 0 complaints and loved the material. I have 15+ years of IT…
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GCIH Prep Course on PluralSight.com
Hi TE family, Are any of you guys familiar with PluralSight.com? They offer an Incident Handler (ECIH and GCIH Prep) course which seems to be the only one available outside of the costly $1500 course offered by GIAC. Anyway, for those who are familiar with it and have gone through it what is your opinion of the course? Do…
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Anyone going to SANS in Vegas 9/23-9/31?
I'll be attending the GCIA course. Pretty pumped for my first SANs class.
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GCIH Preparation
Hello All, I'm a long time lurker here, but this is the first post of mine. I do have a question for you all. I'm planning to Challenge the GCIH exam, and one of my colleague who has took the course in 2017 with SANS said we will lend him course materials for the exam preparation. My question is how helpful do you guys…
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Passed GISP
Finally, I took the exam. The exam is very long. I don't like the open book concepts, but it is helpful because SANS certification cover too many topics. I don't feel the CBT and study guides cover all the necessary information for the exams. If you though your foundation of IT knowledge will help, then you are wrong. You…
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Where are GCIH e-courses/tutorials available on internet?
Does anybody know where there are e-courses/tutorials available to study for Incident Handler? Not necessarily to certify as GCIH but a course where you could complete and print out a certificate to put in your cube/office. This is besides the very expensive SANS official courses or PluralSight.com. I have indeed looked…
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GSEC exam
I have one (just one) GSEC practice exam if anyone needs it to check their indexing.
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GSEC Index Review
If I upload my index, will you take a look at it and let me know what you think?
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Passed the GSEC (my first SANS exam): My experience, tips & lessons learned
My experience with the GSEC exam: This was my first GIAC exam and I passed with a 90% :D . I would like to thank all of you who have written about your experiences because they were very helpful to me. I would like to share how I prepared for the exam as well as my own personal lessons learned, in case it can help someone…
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Offered a SANS Work Study Place for SEC504 (GCIH)
As the title suggests, I applied for the September & also October (London) SANs event and this morning I was offered to facilitate the October SEC504 course (which is amazing and I'm super exicted!). I'll make sure I put together a write up on my experience once I finish the course and keep everyone updated in regards to…
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Do you read / review / do labs when you renew your GIAC certification?
So you just parted with $400 of your hard earned $, GIAC renews your certification for another four year and sends you updated books plus labs on a USB. What do you do with them? Toss them into a box with all your other SANS books? Extra paper material for starting fires on the charcoal grill or fireplace? Sell them on…
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Does anyone have a GCIH practice exam to give away?
I am asking for a colleague. Thanks in advance if anybody can spare one.
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Passed GASF
I passed the GASF exam this morning. This is the mobile forensics exam from FOR585. Prior to this course I have never done mobile forensics or used any of the tools. I'm not someone that is really into smartphones. I don't think I have ever held an Android device or a Windows Mobile phone. I started the course less than 2…
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GSEC practice questions
I have two practice tests. Anyone know where I can find some additional practice questions?
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If you take on demand training, how much time do you have to signup for exam?
So my co-worker took SANS 401 on demand training, despite taking a week off of work to do the training, he hasn't yet completed the course. He still have two more books to complete, he took the training Aug 13 to 17th, which was 5 weeks ago. I assumed he purchased the certification attempt when he took his training, but I…
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Passed GWAPT
This was my ninth GIAC cert and probably the toughest one I've taken. Largely because I'm not super comfortable with SQL. I ended up passing with a 80% on the test and hope that if I can provide anything to the community, I should try at least. Method: On-Demand Time of Study:100 days (STI Program) Additional Resources:…
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OI! What did you do with your material after getting certified?
I just pulled up all my books from SEC504 and they are pretty beat up from me marking them up and such. Do you do anything with your books or just store them as is? I would like to keep them but they will be falling apart soon.
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Cert Renewals
I looked in the FAQ about this and couldn't really come up with an answer but: Do CPEs expire? I got certified in GCIH in March. I just came back from another SANs course and they gave me 36x3 CPEs which will fulfill my cert renewal, but the GCIH is pretty much fresh off the press, so to speak. Can I hoard the CPEs until…
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GIAC GCIH Cert Preperation
Need some advise. So I just got done with the class and have Indexed my book and am in the middle of going back though the labs. Was going to take a practice test this weekend to see where I am. Any other advice on how to study for this test. Are they any external sites that have good questions. OR anyone who has a extra…
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Giving away GSTRT practice test
Please don't insult me by asking if you only have 1 or two posts.
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Passed GCIA 84%
Hey folks, I took and passed the GICA today with an 84%. This test is not to be underestimated as it's been stated on here before. I did the On Demand class as part of the MSISE program. First practice test I scored a 78% and was NOT expecting the labs at all. So that was rough. Second practice test I scored an 82% Actual…
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Passed GWAPT!
Well after a long process, I passed the GWAPT! :) Out of all the GIAC exams I have taken, I found the GWAPT to be the hardest out of them. Not all of the questions/answers are from the books they require you to understand the concepts. To anyone looking into taking the exam, learn the concepts and have a solid index and…