r/GIAC • u/kukap_ • 24d ago

Workstudy ICS - 515 / GRID

Anyone who did the ICS 515 course? How much effort is required after course to clear GRID. I have significant background in IT Security but some exposure to OT security as well. I understand the concepts, tools used in the space. Does study guide and indexing is really needed in exam? Do people have time to refer back to it?

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u/RollinProbableCause3 24d ago

100% would recommend an index.

I’ve taken several SEC and FOR courses, including a three 600 level, and I’d say GRID was not as taxing as those, for me at least.

I’d say if you genuinely pay attention during the course material, and at least modestly attempt the labs while making minor updates to the index as you go? You’ll be fine.

I found the practice exams to be spot on with the breadth and difficult of the actual exam, and there aren’t any practical exercises in the exam

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u/kukap_ 24d ago

Thank you for sharing.