Passed GREM Today

Brutal exam, but I managed to squeak by with a 73.33%, there was at least two questions on the exam that were not in my books, I commented on them. Just make's me question if I'm really getting an exam based on the books I have, or weather I got a newer version of the exam. Finished with about 5 minutes to spare. Taking a break for a couple weeks and plan in tackling my long overdue CCNA cert, not that I really want it, but it counts as a technical certification for the DoD, all the GIAC certs I have are considered security certs. Trying to give myself the most flexibility when it comes to obtaining future employment.

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cyberguypr

Congrats man! This is one of those exams in my "nope, don't even bother" category so again, good job!

NetworkNewb

Nice! Congrats!

JoJoCal19

Congrats!!! What type of questions did the GREM exam have (scenario questions, interpret output, random fact memorization, etc)?

al88

That was a close call! Congratulation for not giving up!

fabostrong

Congrats. Did you have any kind of reverse engineering or malware experience before you took the course?

TechGromit

fabostrong wrote: »

Congrats. Did you have any kind of reverse engineering or malware experience before you took the course?

Nope, other than looking at file header information with PEStudio. I did have a couple of computers I had to re-install Windows in the past after getting hit with malware.

JoJoCal19 wrote: »

Congrats!!! What type of questions did the GREM exam have (scenario questions, interpret output, random fact memorization, etc)?

All of the above. There were still questions on the exam my 1,100 entry index didn't cover.

al88 wrote: »

That was a close call! Congratulation for not giving up!

I studied for at least twice as much than I did for each my first two GIAC exams.

mactex

Congrats. I don't think I could stomach this one; so hats off to you. "Submit ticket to re-image" is as far as I want to go with malware after discovery.

InCryptable

Congratulations! As you mentioned, it's good to stretch out your certification options across a wide field and make yourself that much more well-rounded within the IT field to do a lot of various jobs.

gespenstern

Wow, that was a close call! Congrats, you showed some dedication here!

NEODREAM

Awesome job...I know this cert is a beast. Couple of the folks I worth with have it and all say the same thing in regards to how tough it was.

What did you use to study out of curiosity?

SaSkiller

Congrats. When I took my GREM practice exam I felt like I needed additional data not from the course. It was the first exam I really worried about passing, and as you can see, I haven't taken it yet.

Congrats.

meni0n

Is this exam all multiple choice?

TechGromit

meni0n wrote: »

Is this exam all multiple choice?

Yes. Generally 4 answers, but I've seen as few as 3 and as many as 5 possible answers.

gespenstern

SaSkiller wrote: »

Congrats. When I took my GREM practice exam I felt like I needed additional data not from the course. It was the first exam I really worried about passing, and as you can see, I haven't taken it yet.

Congrats.

Actually the course refers to many external articles/papers etc. Probably, if one doesn't have malware analysis work experience they should be included into studies as well.

asruinoiua

Congrats.
I am getting this cert next few months. Can you share with me some experience for pass this exams?
Does SANS have study materials?
Thank you so much.

cyberguypr

Wait, you are getting the cert and asking is SANS has study materials?

TechGromit

cyberguypr wrote: »

Wait, you are getting the cert and asking is SANS has study materials?

He sounds adequately prepared for the exam to me.

E Double U

TechGromit wrote: »

He sounds adequately prepared for the exam to me.

Obviously he isn't prepared if he's asking that question on TE when everyone knows that is what you ask at the test center right before the exam.

al88

asruinoiua wrote: »

Congrats.
I am getting this cert next few months. Can you share with me some experience for pass this exams?
Does SANS have study materials?
Thank you so much.

For the sake of giving you the benefit of doubt, sure, here's a non-SANS source. If you understand it cover-to-cover, i almost guarantee you a pass at GREM. Good luck

Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-on Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software https://g.co/kgs/FQhCWJ

LR0926

I second that. Honestly, if you complete that book and all the labs, you'll be past what you need for the GREM.

Randy_Randerson

cyberguypr wrote: »

Congrats man! This is one of those exams in my "nope, don't even bother" category so again, good job!

No kidding. I like to feel I have a solid grasp of things like Pen Testing, Web App Pen Testing, Forensics, Investigations, Perimeter Defense. But one thing I have absolutely no desire to learn -- malware reversing or creating. Ugh

Congrats TechGromit! Know you've been dreading that test.

Jasiono

Very nice! Congrats sir!

I just realized when you posted this

wrickaz

Congrats man!