RE: Preparing for GSEC

["Craig Wright" <Craig.Wright () bdo com au>]

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From: Rishi Narang [mailto:x72.x6e () gmail com]
Sent: Fri 24/08/2007 5:27 AM
To: Craig Wright
Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: Preparing for GSEC



Hey Craig,

Thanks for your info! I want to ask about the course. Apart from the
material, is there any way I can get just the topics' list and coverage
jist for GSEC.

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Craig Wright wrote:
> Hi Ron,
> I have these all. They are good introductory books and definitely worth
> getting if you plan to do the GSEC. I use them as prep material in
> training my staff.
>
> The first book is particularly good for the tools focus. It is a simple
> how to for a number of the common tools in a simple easy to use step by
> step format.
>
> Regards,
> Craig
>
>
>
> Craig Wright
> Manager of Information Systems
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> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Ron Johnson - Adhost [mailto:ron () adhost com]
> Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2007 7:52 AM
> To: Craig Wright
> Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: Preparing for GSEC
>
> I did see those on Amazon. Have you read any of them yourself?
>
> Did you read the comments people are leaving about the books?
>
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig Wright [mailto:Craig.Wright () bdo com au]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:50 PM
> To: Michael Hale; Ron Johnson - Adhost
> Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: Preparing for GSEC
>
> Go to Amazon - there are at least 3 GSEC books. At least 2 of them are
> easy to find and both are directly focused on the course - one being
> written by the course authors.
>
> SANS GIAC Certification: Security Essentials Toolkit (GSEC) by Eric
> Cole, Mathew Newfield, John M. Millican, and Stephen Northcutt
> (Spiral-bound - Mar 18, 2002)
>
> The GSEC Prep Guide: Mastering SANS GIAC Security Essentials by Mike
> Chapple (Paperback - Jun 27, 2003)
>
> Sans Giac Certification: Security Essentials Toolkit (Gsec)
> (Certification) by Eric Cole (Paperback)
>
> Craig
>
>
>
> Craig Wright
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> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
> On Behalf Of Michael Hale
> Sent: Thursday, 23 August 2007 2:07 AM
> To: Ron Johnson - Adhost
> Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Re: Preparing for GSEC
>
> Hey Ron,
>
> I'm not aware of any books available for the GSEC.  You really need to
> get the SANS Material to do well on the test, as the questions are
> directly based on what's in those books.
>
> The best way to get the GSEC on a budget is to participate in the
> work-study program.  It'll still cost you 500 bucks, and they'll work
> you pretty hard at the conference, but you get the full coursework and
> the exam attempt.  Plus, you meet all sorts of cool people, interact
> more closely with the instructors, and just get a better understanding
> of how everything works.  It's invaluable.
>
> Another cheaper route is the local mentoring program.  You should have a
> class in your area.  It takes, IIRC, about 3 months for the program to
> conclude.  You'll be responsible for learning the coursework while your
> mentor is there to explain anything that's not clear and generally
> reinforce the stuff you learn in the books.
>
> - Mike
>
> On 8/21/07, Ron  Johnson - Adhost <ron () adhost com> wrote:
> > Hello list. I am looking to study for the GSEC certificate and besides
> going to the SANS course I can't seem to find any worth while books. The
> books I did find were out of date and not recommended.
> > Does anyone have any recommendations?
>
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