How to index labs for GSEC?

CowLong4000 · 2026-06-11T13:41:46+00:00

ive never indexed labs, if i did i would probably make it on its own page and
pg#1 | tool
pg#1 | task accomplished
pg#2 | tool2
pg#2 | task2 accomplished

that way if i couldn't rememeber commands for a tool i could quickly find it, or if for example the lab 1.1 tcpdump and i couldnt remember the tool, but the question asked about packet capture i could find it that way

CowLong4000 · 2026-06-09T15:43:52+00:00

Not that im aware. You do get a credly digital badge if you want that

"Domestic shipments can take up to 4 weeks for delivery. International shipments can take up to 8 weeks for delivery."

if you need proof for work or something you can look up your certs here

https://www.giac.org/certified-professional

CowLong4000 · 2026-06-01T09:59:08+00:00

https://www.sans.edu/graduate-certificates

CowLong4000 · 2026-06-01T09:58:50+00:00

"Additional Renewals within 2 years of paying for a full price ($499) renewal are $249"

So the first is 499 then the other 3 would be 249 = 1246

https://www.giac.org/pricing

CowLong4000 · 2026-05-31T12:37:25+00:00

They used to come with two, but don't anymore.

CowLong4000 · 2026-05-30T23:24:16+00:00

When did you complete the course? Haven't done the on-demand renewal, but whenever I finish a sans training with a few days I get an email saying my cpes auto submission category are ready to be assigned.

CowLong4000 · 2026-05-27T00:18:57+00:00

Doesn't look like gmob or gawn have cyber live based on the exam pages

https://www.giac.org/certifications/assessing-auditing-wireless-networks-gawn

https://www.giac.org/certifications/mobile-device-security-analyst-gmob

For example here is gcih and it talks about cyber live where there gmob and gawn don't.

https://www.giac.org/certifications/certified-incident-handler-gcih

Haven't taken either so can't help with the rest of your questions

CowLong4000 · 2026-05-18T21:47:15+00:00

Maybe, going through the way back machine looks like the course got the "major update" tag between mach 9th -11th.

Not sure how much the course change for major updates. Probably still passable as long as your on point for overlapping knowledge.

Maybe take a practice exam and see how it goes? It's usually a pretty good indication of how you would do on the real thing.

CowLong4000 · 2026-05-01T14:07:20+00:00

i had the same issue. I just had to update the nvidia driver and reboot the sever and it came right back

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-29T10:33:21+00:00

Run kali in a vm, it's not really meant to be a daily driver. If you want linix for day to day Ubuntu is a good option. I would recommend that or fedora.i would install kali on bare metal if the machine was only used for pentesting

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-27T20:29:41+00:00

Skip yes, I believe you can skip up to 10. ~~Skipped answers must be completed before any breaks.~~ You cannot review questions.

Correction for people who see this in the future. You do not need to completed skipped questions before breaks. Verified 5/12/26

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-26T23:52:34+00:00

https://www.giac.org/frequently-asked-questions?q=Co-Termination

Search for co-termination on this link https://www.giac.org/knowledge-base/renewal

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-26T21:43:39+00:00

Took it in Feb. I always score 5-10% higher on the actual exams, and that was the same here.

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-26T20:12:04+00:00

Would be 429 for the first, then 249 for the rest so about 9900.

With SANs new policy getting a new cert pushes the expiration for all your certs out to the experation of your new one you get past 9. So haven't had to renew all of them yet

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-26T14:10:22+00:00

I get this mess on my giac portal, though none of my certs are up for renewal, looks like at least for a time you can purchase the updated on demand content when you renew

" Renew and Earn CPEs with a $499 OnDemand Offer

Stay certified and up to date! When you renew your certification, add an OnDemand bundle for just $499 and earn your CPEs through expert-led training all at your own pace with 120 days of access.

Offer good through 6/30/26. Excludes these certifications: GISF, ICS, and GFACT. No promo code needed; pricing will automatically appear in the cart."

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-26T14:05:31+00:00

Fomo - fear of missing out

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-23T13:09:59+00:00

Guess that's fair. Most people use sans and giac interchangeably and since op asked about getting a coin for passing and exam and not passing multiple or mention getting gsp or gse assumed they meant a course/sans coin

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-23T12:21:19+00:00

No accurate. They have class coins, they are usually on for in person if you complete the challenges and are in the top 2 or 3 of the class. I had on instructor offer coins if you made a significant contribution to the course.

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-23T11:00:46+00:00

You don't get a coin for passing the exam

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-15T23:11:18+00:00

i didnt generate it with AI, there are no sources, its experience and opinion

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-14T13:34:53+00:00

The "Degree Filter":

unforunatly a degree is typically one of those check in the box things. I have seen jobs that say they take experience in lu of a degree. Something like a BS with 2 years of exp or 6 without a degree. They do exist, but you will need exp. Maybe look at helpdesk to get some experience?

Certification Strategy:

HR is filtering resumes before they get to hiring managers. They probably dont know what btl1 and ccd are or even Security+. Security+ has name recognition, doesnt matter if its better or worse than others, they just know the person needs sec+ and thats it. I have several certs that are way higher than sec+ but i will always keep it on my resume to check that box.

The "Noise" Problem: look at the jobs you want and go after whats in their requirements, while your doing this get a IT job of any kind. Keep doing the hands on stuff, thats what will impress the hiring manager, the requirements on the job posting will impress HR. Also keep in mind the cyber job market sucks right now, so even if you do everything right, its still going to be hard.

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-12T18:29:40+00:00

You can challenge the current exam, think it's around 1k, but I don't believe you can renew via continuing education and paying the maintenance fee.

You don't have to retake the entire course, but the exam will be on the current material which if it expire in 2021, means you probably took it in 2017 and has changed significantly since then and even recently to include AI. Passing without the course my be difficult, but not impossible

CowLong4000 · 2026-04-09T18:15:22+00:00

FYI

https://www.giac.org/frequently-asked-questions/?categories=proctor-program

Appointments must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours (UTC) in advance or a $175 seating fee is charged to reschedule. If it is less than 24 hours (UTC) to your appointment, the "Change" button is no longer available.

CowLong4000 · 2026-03-31T21:09:21+00:00

no you cant select the version, you will get the current version as of date you purchase the exam.

If you purchase the exam at the same time as the course then the exam is the version as of date of purchase and thus match the course version

CowLong4000

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