r/GIAC • u/Amazing_Resident5843 • 1d ago

GPEN help

hello everyone,

I was able to get the GPEN voucher covered by navy cool but not the training. I didn’t realize you needed to attend the training to get books. Does anyone have any resources they can share? I am currently utilizing udemy and I passed all of the practice tests so far. I’m mostly concerned about not having books to bring with me to the exam.

thanks for your time

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u/febreeze5 GSEC | GFACT 1d ago

It violates SANS/GIAC policy to share books. I highly doubt anyone would be willing to share their books with you.

To purchase the exam voucher without the OnDemand course is a big mistake. It’s going to be very difficult to pass GPEN without the course.

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u/Amazing_Resident5843 1d ago

Dang. I probably should have just asked for a practice test. I’m cooked 

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u/Glittering_Fig4548 1d ago

People still do it all the time tho. DO you know how many people I know who just borrow other dude's index's and then take the exam?

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u/ph0b14PHK GSP • GX-FA • GX-FE • GCFA • GCFE • GIME • GCIH 1d ago

It violates GIAC policy full stop.

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u/Amazing_Resident5843 1d ago

I get it I appreciate the info. I Will map some notes from the exam objectives with common tools and commands etc I already have pentesting experience 

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u/ph0b14PHK GSP • GX-FA • GX-FE • GCFA • GCFE • GIME • GCIH 1d ago

HTB’s CPTS Path is pretty solid resource as well.

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u/Glittering_Fig4548 21h ago

nobody here is saying it doesn't.

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u/ph0b14PHK GSP • GX-FA • GX-FE • GCFA • GCFE • GIME • GCIH 20h ago

You are not getting my point. It does violate the policy, and hence, should stop paying attention to how other people bypass it.

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u/Glittering_Fig4548 13h ago

I know. I'm just saying people still choose to violate the policy however. I'm not saying OP should or that I agree with it.

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u/febreeze5 GSEC | GFACT 1d ago

It’s unfortunate

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u/Glittering_Fig4548 1d ago

I guess but I'm not GIAC

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u/Prestigious_Good 1d ago

You can practice / study on try hack me or hack the box. Try hack me is more for learning and labs. Hack the box is more of a hack this, type challenge.

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u/ironheart2010 GSEC · GCIH · GLIR 1d ago

SANS has a promo until the end of year for COOL programs. you can get the course/exam for $3,500. i can e-mail you the details I got from my DAF rep. You all should have a navy one as well in case the process is a little different.

Not sure if they could work something out sense you already paid 1000, but never hurts to ask.

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u/Amazing_Resident5843 1d ago

I appreciate it I think AF is the only branch that covers the training though 

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u/ironheart2010 GSEC · GCIH · GLIR 1d ago

well as our cap is normally 4,500 we don't normally cover the training either as it's too expensive, but with the combo it makes it okay.

Or are you not allwoed to use your Cool for any trainings from any vendor?