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RE: GIAC Dilution
From: "Brad Moldenhauer" <totti540 () hotmail com>
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:55:37 +0000
I agree. That was the one distinguishing factor of the march of GIAC certs. However, as I understand it, the GIAC certifications will move from being a series of online exams to scenario-based examinations. More information can be found here: http://www.giac.org/practicals/termination.php
Anyone currently in the middle of a GIAC certification isn't in a precarious situation by any stretch of the imagination though. I think SANS will be getting plenty of 'Option 3' candidates.
B. Moldenhauer, CISSP From: "Andy Cuff [Talisker]" <lists () securitywizardry com> To: <security-basics () securityfocus com> Subject: GIAC Dilution Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:24:58 -0000 Good Evening, <rant> Am I alone in thinking that SANS have greatly reduced the value of a GIAC certification? For those that are not aware SANS no longer require the submission of a paper in order to pass but merely an exam. They claim that too many people were unable to complete GIAC certification due to the hard work involved in doing so. As one of the many individuals that have attended a SANS track and was unable to find said time, I feel justified in my condemnation as I would actually benefit from this change. I use GIAC as a metric to reduce the time it takes to gauge the effectiveness of holders to fill security positions. This latest move will make it as effective as CISSP, MCSE etc, Something for management to quote but attainable by the masses and not a true indicator. GIAC as was, required the analyst to have passion for what we do, the time taken to achieve the certification kept those that were attracted by the potential of higher salaries at bay. Finally, how must those individuals (and their neglected families) that did commit so much effort to achieving said certification feel. </rant> That said, if you can't beat them join them, I'll be doing the exam as soon as I can and ride on the wave! Regards Andy Cuff Chief Technology Officer Computer Network Defence Ltd http://SecurityWizardry.com Phone (+44) (0) 7989 978538
Current thread:
- GIAC Dilution Andy Cuff [Talisker] (Mar 17)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Grant . Orchard (Mar 18)
- RE: GIAC Dilution Brad Moldenhauer (Mar 18)
- Re: GIAC Dilution cc (Mar 18)
- Re: GIAC Dilution adeel hussain (Mar 21)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Aman Raheja (Mar 23)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Vladamir (Mar 24)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Aman Raheja (Mar 24)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Vladamir (Mar 24)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Daniel Miessler (Mar 28)
- Re: GIAC Dilution Michael Bartha (Mar 29)
- Re: GIAC Dilution adeel hussain (Mar 21)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: GIAC Dilution Don Parker (Mar 18)
- RE: GIAC Dilution Depp, Dennis M. (Mar 24)