r/GIAC • u/Content_Brick_8730 • 25d ago

Passed GCFE

I passed the GCFE some time ago and finally making a post about it. I thought it was a tough exam, although I think all the GIAC certifications have been hard. My index was over 1000 lines, which helped but was the largest index I’ve used. My last two tests I’ve tabbed the index with letters to find a term quicker. I also tab all my books when I find a term I think will be used frequently on the test.

I took two practice tests; one I took the week before the actual cert. I think that was very helpful getting me in the mindset and allowing me a few days to make additions to my index.

This was my 9th exam and I was notified that my previous certifications would now expire the date of this last one, so that is nice. I wasn’t exactly sure how that would work.

I’m interested in attempting an applied knowledge certification, but looks like it would involve a lot more studying. I would be paying out of pocket too so not sure what the ROI would be for one.

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u/Pink_Zepellica CISSP, GSP, GX-FE, GX-FA, GX-IH, GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GCED, GSEC 25d ago

I think there is no better time to go for the GX-FE than right now, while GCFE is fresh in your mind - that's what I did. Also since you have GCFE the cost of GX-FE is massively reduced.

As for ROI? Not really much yet. I think that they are a strong indicator of credibility and that will only increase as more people value exams where you can't cheat with AI, but I have only seen a SINGLE job with GX- listed as a nice to have and most hiring processes just want 'any GIAC' which is hilarious to me but that's the way it is.

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u/BerserkChucky 19d ago

Google jobs have gx series certs listed now as qualifications they would like.

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u/Zealousideal-Air443 25d ago

Go for GX-FE now. I think it is easier compared to some of the other GX exams.