The test center’s computer crashed and needed a reboot 2/3 of the way through, but I didn’t let it throw me off my game too much :)

I LOVED this class and actually loved this exam (even if file system timestamps will be the death of me). So incredibly pleased with this score, and happy to be putting another check mark on my #MSISE to-do list :) #GCFA #DFIR #SANS

When I first started my #MSISE, this class was one of the top 2 I was most excited about, and it didn’t disappoint (though I wanted it to go deeper in a few areas and honestly book 3 and book 5 could make for their own great full courses). Ready to write the exam tomorrow morning, and feeling very good about it. This course more closely relates to the work I do every day than almost any other I’ve taken, which made a lot of the material easy to dive into. Scored very well on my practice exam, and feeling ready!

Nothing quite as satisfying as a well ordered index and prep materials the night before the test :)

#FOR508 #DFIR #Forensics #SANS #GCIA

Since I started my #MSISE with SANS, I have taken some GREAT classes and learned so much, but THIS class is one of the top two I’ve been looking forward to the most (the other being FOR610/GREM planned for this summer)!

I am so excited to get started on #FOR508 - Advanced #IncidentResponse, #ThreatHunting, and #DigitalForensics- and prepare for my #GCFA this Spring!

Since Thanksgiving, I’ve also been working my way through a backlog of technical books I have, occasionally reference, but never dove into completely. I’m remedying that this year and made a promise to myself to sit down and read/work through my bookshelf. I can say that I’m already seeing the benefits of that effort, unlocking a few “a ha!” moments and further helping me refine my future professional plans.

When I took my first security class years ago, I immediately fell in love with the field. I knew I needed to do this with my career. I have found that feeling again in the last quarter as I spend more time studying #memoryanalysis and #reverseengineering. I took a really nontraditional path into these disciplines, and I have a lot of gaps in knowledge I’m constantly filling in, but I *love* learning this stuff.

Over 2/3 of the way through my masters…. The academic end is in sight, but the learning opportunities are infinite :)