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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2010, 12:40:59 PM »

Hey guys,

I have a 2008 version of GPEN materials with me, just the book & not the mp3 files. Will it be enough to clear the exam on a self study way with just the book n practising the tools or is it necessary to go for the new version of the study material??


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2010, 12:49:25 PM »

First, I believe your question would get more answers if it were posted as it's own topic, rather than hi-jacking this thread.

Second, I have taken the GCIH and I am preparing to take the GCIA from GIAC. I will offer my experience.

I passed the GCIH with older course ware and MP3 from the OnDemand program, it did not effect my score in anyway. In my experience the course ware will take you a long way to teach you the material and pass the exam. Especially since the the GIAC tests are open note/open book. In preparing for the exam, I would recommend that you make an index of the course ware before you take the test. It will assist you in locating information quickly during the test. While it may be possible to look up every answer to the test in the time allowed, it helps to actually know the material hands on. I would recommend you work with the exercises and quizzes in the course ware. Setup your own lab (even if it is just a VMWare image) and use the tools taught in the material.

Good luck.


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2010, 01:22:51 PM »

Be careful Nigen. Having someone else's material from SANS may break usage rights.

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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2010, 01:49:56 PM »

Hi unsupported..

I would make sure I don't hijack any thread again & yeah thanks a lot for sharing your experience

@ Don...

I would keep that in my mind too Wink


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2010, 03:19:05 AM »

@ Nigen

I agree with both Don and Unsupported, but from my experience from performing the GCIH exam. The MP3 files and course books should definitely be sufficient. The overall course structure is not likely to have changed much but maybe a few updates to tools used i.e i noticed that in my coursebook maltego was referred to as an information gathering tool but the audio didn't focus on maltego but Samspade instead. There were a few others like this also but is not a huge change!


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2010, 02:25:44 PM »

@ T_Bone

hey many thanks on ur views too, I think I can go ahead confidently with GPEN now. Yup we have to keep ourselves updated with the tools. That is one important thing too. Anyways thanks a lot for your information


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2010, 08:22:44 AM »

sad to say GPEN or programmes from SANS are not that widely available in Asia region unless sometimes, they do offer courses in Singapore etc, so CEH is more known in Asia country.

so I would say CEH here for Asia. Grin


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2010, 06:26:59 PM »

if anyone would like to donate or help me with a affordable price.

Their recent CEH study materials,books, Cd's or
the security + 2008 please send me a message,

New student , I have check usa jobs no jobs postings yet. in past week
we lost 224, 419 jobs in florida last quater.

thanks


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2010, 07:30:54 PM »

Quote from: tech on February 27, 2010, 06:26:59 PM

I've posted before that the your local library (county or school) would be a great resource for finding low cost materials. I think you may be more likely to find Security +, rather than CEH, but it is worth a shot.

Also, what kind of job are you looking for? Where in Florida are you located?

Good luck!


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Re: CEH or GPEN more attractive to employers?

« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2010, 02:42:59 AM »

Is it even permitted by EC-Council to sell ones official courseware (books, CDs, etc.)?


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