@Ketchup ... I'm not sure on individual training courses but they have been advertising an all access pass which means any class (other than the ACE and mobile forensics) for something around $4-5,000USD when I asked.  They said I could take any course, any number of times.

@BillV .... I don't see why you couldn't use the demo version, only thing that might not work for the cert in demo mode would be PRTK I assume.

I remember looking into vendor specific forensic certs such as Encase's EnCe and FTK's ACE but both had some prerequisites.  I'm not sure when FTK's changed but apparently it's free and no prerequisites.  On there website (/www.accessdata.com/aceProcess.html) It says "No Prerequisites, No Cost..." The process used to say (6) months of forensic work, a valid copy of FTK's products (which now you could just use demo's) and taken one of their prerequisite courses to receive your ACE.  Of course, the catch is that you have to keep up the certification with taking a class after a year but for that first year you can still say you're ACE... just a heads up for anyone looking.

just sat for the CISSP today... how long did it take you guys to receive your exam results?  I read up to two weeks but others have mentioned it took them a lot longer.

four parts.... first is simple online exam that you can take twice.  The rest are case scenarios where the images are downloaded and passwords sent to you.  The main point is to see how you write the report and conduct your examination... however, they don't give any guidance or give input on what to correct.

I'm already a member of ISSA.. just wondering if anyone else had some input on other information security related organizations.

Tried this cert a few months ago and was displeased with it.  I don't like the fact that they don't tell you what you have wrong so you can correct it, instead you just get a grade and are unable to make necessary changes for improvement.

I was informed today that I passed the certification challenge for OSCP.  I really loved the course and can't wait to try another one of their course... I highly recommend the hands on training.   Just some advice for people wishing to pursue the certification... don't waste time on something that you can't get or that isn't working right, just move on and come back if you have lab time or else you might fall behind.

So far I must say i've really enjoyed this course.  It does get frustrating at times trying to figure some stuff out on your own but the forums and Google help you get through it.  Finished up the lab part and scheduled the certification challenge so we'll see how it goes but definitely a great hands on training course.

just signed up for the course... you guys sold me.

problem solved... I originally opted to send my application via email but I tried the fax method and received my code within hours.

Thanks

I know it's been repeatedly asked about the self study option, and I've still been waiting over 3 weeks to hear back from ec-council which sounds normal from these forums... but my question is to anyone who has already taken the ceh exam at a pearson vue center.  I did CHFI training and was never asked my eligibility code to take the exam so when any of you took it, did you really have to give an eligibility code?

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