Re: GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) - Looking for Books

["Mike Hale" <eyeronic.design () gmail com>]

I think you'd be better off going straight for the GSEC.  The GISF is
very, very basic, and if you've got some experience admining windows
and unix you'd be better off with Sec 401.

There are two books I see on Amazon.  One is the GSEC Prep Guide, and
the other is the GSEC Toolkit.  The toolkit book will not give you the
necessary info to pass the exams; I'm unsure about the GSEC Prep
Guide, as I haven't read it.

I teach the class for the local mentoring program, and I must say that
it will be very difficult to pass the exam without the course
materials.  Many of the questions are very specific and come directly
from the books.

One thing you should look into (as that's how I got started) is the
SANS Earn and Learn program.  By your domain name, I'm assuming you're
in the Bahamas.  There is a Community SANS in Gainesville, Florida in
October.  I'd apply for the volunteer program.  For 700, you get
access to the class, the practice tests, the online exam and the
certification attempt.  It's a great program and a good way of getting
the education for cheaper than normal.

Good luck!

On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 4:12 PM, Razorren <razorren () coralwave com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Can someone recommend a good book or books to prepare me for this
> certification? Paying for the SANS course is too expensive right now so I
> planned to try and self study.
>
> I was able to find books on Amazon for the GSEC, but nothing for the entry
> level GISF course.
>
> For someone who is a Windows / Unix admin is the GISF necessary or you
> recommend jumping right into the second level GSEC? Long term I hope to work
> my way up through the higher level security certifications.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ren



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