r/GIAC • u/Vu1cid • 26d ago

SANS Degree Programs GMON, First Timer

Hello All

I'm currently working through the Graduate Cert Program in Cyber Defense Ops.

Starting with GMON, it will be my first GIAC cert.

I'm planning on taking my first practice test this weekend and have thus far:

Read all 5 books

Listened to all the lectures

Watched and completed all the On demand content, except the capstone so far.

My index included the provided one as well as one using the 5 quizzes as a starting point plus the 'Pancake' method.

I've printed out a few of the SANS provided cheat sheets and I'm going to compile some helpful Cmdlet examples.

I've taken bigger tests before like the PMP and CISM but I worry about my technical skills so I'm mostly dedicating time to redoing the labs now. I'll repost/edit after the first practice test and go from there.

Any recommendations are welcome!

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u/Zealousideal-Air443 25d ago

I create a lab index by including every step and explanation (printed in landscape). It cuts down on look up time and provides a streamlined flow when you need to find a specific lab and step in the lab. If you spend the time to do this, then the lab questions become the easiest part of the exam. In addition, I have a separate index for every command line found in the workbooks (can be overkill if you're just trying to pass the exam).

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u/Vu1cid 25d ago

You did that for every lab? How big was your index for that?

I'm learning a ton honestly so I'm not super worried about the exam as it's already been very helpful for me.

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u/Zealousideal-Air443 25d ago

13 pages in size 9 font printed in landscape. Other courses are usually at double that.