I want to share my recent preparation and GCFA exam experience. I took the SANS FOR-508 Course a while ago. I have following tips for you if you are planning to prepare for GCFA Exam.
Learn about the pattern of the exam from this link: https://www.giac.org/certification/certified-forensic-analyst-gcfa
• 115 questions in 3 hours are challenging ~ 1 minute and 30 seconds for each question.
• Passing percentage is 71%; therefore, you need to get ~82 questions right
• GCFA will test your detailed understanding of the material like Key Concepts, Facts, Tools, and other granular details mentioned in the SANS FOR 508 Books.
• It's challenging to find and answer a question in 1 minute 30 seconds. You'll need a way to search the content quickly.
• Read all the books 2-3 time, highlight the essential things, and add the keywords/definition to your index.
• Make a useful index - there are two methods.
1) https://tisiphone.net/2015/08/18/giac-testing/
2) Make an index with keyword, definition, page-number, book number, and sort it alphabetically.
• Make Mind-Maps and glue it on the back of each book (example below)
• SANS Posters works as a quick reference guide. Carry all FOR 508 related posters
• Take the Practice Test as you are taking an actual exam. It's just like an exam simulation, and the level of the practice test is similar to the real exam.
• I'd also recommend you to practice SANS FOR-508 Workbook to understand all the concepts in a better way. The exam is designed to test your expertise and comprehension of the material.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions.
Learn about the pattern of the exam from this link: https://www.giac.org/certification/certified-forensic-analyst-gcfa
• 115 questions in 3 hours are challenging ~ 1 minute and 30 seconds for each question.
• Passing percentage is 71%; therefore, you need to get ~82 questions right
• GCFA will test your detailed understanding of the material like Key Concepts, Facts, Tools, and other granular details mentioned in the SANS FOR 508 Books.
• It's challenging to find and answer a question in 1 minute 30 seconds. You'll need a way to search the content quickly.
• Read all the books 2-3 time, highlight the essential things, and add the keywords/definition to your index.
• Make a useful index - there are two methods.
1) https://tisiphone.net/2015/08/18/giac-testing/
2) Make an index with keyword, definition, page-number, book number, and sort it alphabetically.
• Make Mind-Maps and glue it on the back of each book (example below)
• SANS Posters works as a quick reference guide. Carry all FOR 508 related posters
• Take the Practice Test as you are taking an actual exam. It's just like an exam simulation, and the level of the practice test is similar to the real exam.
• I'd also recommend you to practice SANS FOR-508 Workbook to understand all the concepts in a better way. The exam is designed to test your expertise and comprehension of the material.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions.
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