Cleared GWAPT

myself_hyd

Hi,

I have cleared GWAPT a few days back. I majorly used the SEC542 training material and audio I got as a part of SEC542 course that I took. I believe the SEC542 course audio helped me a lot. I come from Infrastructure Security background and have little experience in VAPT.

My methodology: Listened a couple of hours of audio while I'm outdoor driving/walking/etc. Followed it with reading the corresponding course slides and practising the corresponding exercises within next couple of days. It took me 2 months ON and OFF study to complete the preparation.

I would say the Exam content is 99% from the SEC542 course. The fact that I heard/read/practised the entire course twice made the exam look a bit easier than it actually was. I scored the highest in my first Practice test, the lowest in 2nd practice test (maybe because I got relaxed after seeing my first practice test score), and the real exam result was an approximate average of the two.

Overall I'd rate the entire SANS course and GIAC exam really good. I now feel my PenTest fundamentals are strong enough to kickstart some Web App pentesting. Ofcourse I plan to take the advanced PenTesting class after some experience.

Cheers!

NOC-Ninja

Congrats!