Passed GSEC today !

chanakyajupudi

I just got out of the testing centre. I finally wrote my GSEC after purchasing an extension due to pressure at work.

I passed. Not a great percentage. I should have prepared better. My index left me wanting.

My advice make an index so that you dont miss a thing. You really want to make sure you are able to answer almost all the questions.

I did the in person class in Mumbai last July. I listened to the MP3's up and down from work.

My next target is the GCFE. Booked it for the 14th of February. I have a few redhat papers to complete before I move to New Zealand.

Also applied for a work study for the 575 class next month. Hope that comes through.

Cheers

P.S Two GSEC practice tests up for grabs. Kindly PM with your email address that is associated with your SANS profile.

Asif Dasl

Congratulations! Good luck with your move to NZ too!

chanakyajupudi

Thanks buddy !

5ekurity

Congrats on the pass!

Edit: Apparently I don't have the ability to message yet; I'm interested in one of those practice tests if you still have one / can reach me!

chanakyajupudi

Thanks bud !

docrice

I assume your name is on the current list:

http://www.giac.org/certified-professionals/directory/gsec

chanakyajupudi

Nope. Passed on the 18th. That day isnt showing as yet.

docrice

Interesting - they usually show up right after the exam has concluded (and assuming you passed). Perhaps the list is only updated during weekdays. I had thought it would've been automatic, but maybe there's human intervention and verification involved in the process, which is reassuring.

chanakyajupudi

It took two days after my GCIH as well. I guess they verify and then upload. But the interesting part is. It is not showing anything against my name now. Says no certified professionals by that name. But if you look in the GCIH list it displays my name. Click on my name and it says Technical error. So I am assuming part automatic. Part manual. Maybe someone gets a button asking for approval for the engine to post onlin

docrice

I'd contact GIAC about the discrepancy. I've had good experiences with their support staff and they tend to be very timely.

chanakyajupudi

Ive sent out an email to the mail address on the website.

NightShade03

congrats on the pass!

chanakyajupudi

Thanks. Just saw your link . Nice website. Are you doing the content ?

Ive always wanted to start something like that.

NightShade03

chanakyajupudi wrote: »

Thanks. Just saw your link . Nice website. Are you doing the content ?

Ive always wanted to start something like that.

I assume this was meant for me?

Yes I write all the content...have a backlog of topics I'm working to put up. I will tell you it certainly isn't easy working a full time job and then trying to run a business on top of it

Helping others learn though totally makes it worth it!

chanakyajupudi

Good work man ! Definitely a good way to help others ! I will be bookmarking the page.

BillHoo

Congratulations on the pass!

I'm sure you also learned the contents of the books and where things were located for quick reference as you put together your index.

chanakyajupudi

Yes I did learn. But I could have done better. Thank you BillHoo.

chanakyajupudi

Raised a ticket with GIAC and got my certs listed on the GIAC site. Shows my name in the most recent people to certify list ! Next exam GCFE. Booked on the 14th February.

docrice

I presume this is you:

http://www.giac.org/certified-professional/adarsh-jupudi/136140

chanakyajupudi

Yes. That is me.

faridzulhusni

chanakyajupudi wrote: »

I just got out of the testing centre. I finally wrote my GSEC after purchasing an extension due to pressure at work.

I passed. Not a great percentage. I should have prepared better. My index left me wanting.

My advice make an index so that you dont miss a thing. You really want to make sure you are able to answer almost all the questions.

I did the in person class in Mumbai last July. I listened to the MP3's up and down from work.

My next target is the GCFE. Booked it for the 14th of February. I have a few redhat papers to complete before I move to New Zealand.

Also applied for a work study for the 575 class next month. Hope that comes through.

Cheers

P.S Two GSEC practice tests up for grabs. Kindly PM with your email address that is associated with your SANS profile.

how do i PM you?

YYZ

are the practice exams still up for grabs? Can you please send me a private message if they are. Thanks