Well SANS Network Security 2011 is nearly upon us. The huge event, the GSE practical,that consumed a hefty chunk of my life last year is about to do the same to another embattled batch of GSE candidates.
Two of the people I know that have proudly public announced their assault on the GSE exam are Ash* and Dennis I wish them, and their mysterious other exam mates, the very best of luck.
Both will be facilitators after taking the two day GSE hands-on lab; Dennis will be the happy face at the back of the class Forensics 610: Reverse-Engineering Malware: Hands-On Analysis Tools and Techniques with Lenny Zeltser and Ash will Rob Lee’s whipping boy in Forensics 508: Advanced Computer Forensic Analysis and Incident Response
Other than personal drive to pass the GSE, SANS and the GIAC folks GSE qualification has been voted:
GIAC GSE Awarded Best Professional Certification Program by SC Magazine 2011
http://www.sans.org/press/giac-gse-best-professional-certification-program-sc-awards-2011.php
It’s fantastic to be among the few to have achieved the qualification, so why not line it up for your next goal in 2012?
*As Ash is from the far north Australia, he will be hard to understand. Be friendly – pat him on the head and hand a prawn fresh off the “Bar-bee” followed by six strong drinks.
HAHAHA I will take all free food and beverages!!
I am sure by the end of my 2 day ordeal I will be curled up in the corner of Rob Lee’s class rocking back and forth, a pat on the head is probably the best outcome I can hope for.
In terms of the GSE, I can’t wait! I am really excited!!
Thanks for all the help and encouragement on the lead up Chris .. I’m bound to let you down
Actually, this reminds me of the OSCP days, I was a mess at the end fo that exam, and will probably be the same at the end of this one! Expect random phone calls at all hours fo the night!