Steve,
I have to second Don's thoughts on this. While I am biased (I'm a GSEC
Advisory Board member), the questions can be quite specific and they
cover a lot of ground. GIAC offers a number of different training
options and some are less costly than others - you might want to look
into some of the mentor-based training, or the study-at-home style as
they may save travel costs.
As well, attending the training gives you access to pre-exam tests
that really do make a difference, and gives you an opportunity to ask
questions on the student forums. The staff are very good at answering
quickly and clarifying complex sections.
Regards,
Rob
--
Rob McComber, GSEC, MCSE
Product Security Specialist, Telvent
robert.mccomber@telvent.abengoa.com
rmccomber@gmail.com
On 11/24/05, Don Parker <dparker@bridonsecurity.com> wrote:
Hi Steve,
I would personally recommend going with the SANS curriculum as that is what
the questions
will be based on. It may be expensive, however it will be more then worth
it. You can also
use them as reference material afterwards. If you try and do it on the cheap
you will likely
end up paying the price by failing.
Cheers,
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Barron" <thurgoodj187@hotmail.com>
To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 1:18 AM
Subject: Sans GIAC GSEC exam
Hi all
I have registered for the GES exam challange and was looking for anyone's
opinions on resources to study.
Right now I have passed the Security + exam, which I read 3 related books
for. Also I have the GSEC PRep guide by Mike Chapple and GSEC Security
essentials Toolkit by Eric Cole. Also I have some online training from
skillsoft.
Does anyone recommend any other resources other than the expensive SANS
courses or study guides?
Thanks in advance
Steve
