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RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification
From: "Don Parker" <dparker () bridonsecurity com>
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:20:08 -0400
Indeed the practical portion was done away with and then brought back after a lot of bitching was done. You may want to read the column on Securityfocus I wrote about it actually :-) http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/311 That column pretty much sums up my feeling on GIAC now. Cheers, Don -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Tony UcedaVélez Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:25 AM To: 'Johnston Mark (UK)'; andrews () rbacomm com; security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Agree with everything Mark noted, however, I believe they did away with the practical as of roughly 2 years ago. It may be only relevant to only some of the GIAC certifications, but I distinctly remember seeing that the practical was retired for various GIAC certs. If this still holds true, its regrettable b/c the practical was indeed a huge aspect in truly learning about a security disciplined compared to the traditional multiple choice Q&A that you get with the exam portion and other security examinations. Overall, I highly recommend the cert along with partaking in an actual boot camp prior to the cert. Like Mark said, great way to intermingle with some of the top security professionals today. Best, Tony UcedaVélez, CISM, CISA, GIAC President VerSprite, LLC (office) 678.938.3434 (email) tonyuv[at]versprite[dot]com (web) www.versprite.com -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Johnston Mark (UK) Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:06 AM To: andrews () rbacomm com; security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Hey there, The biggest distinguishing factor between the 2 certifications is that for the GIAC certs, you need to complete a practical. This is where I believe the value comes in, as to be able to pass you must have the practical knowledge. Take for example the GCFW ... when I did it you needed to design a secure network, and display the configurations for the particular components that you used. Then you had to show an attack on a previously designed network. If you participate in the courses, you'll also get to meet some of the top guys in the security industry ... like Eric Cole, Stephen Northcutt Chris Brenton. Cheers Mark -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of andrews () rbacomm com Sent: 14 March 2007 13:36 To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Does the GIAC/GSEC certification have value for someone with the CISSP certification? I am planning on getting my CISSP this year, but I may have a chance to go for the GSEC a bit earlier. Would that add any value, or is it a waste of time if I can attain the CISSP? Brad This electronic message contains information from O2 which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify us by telephone or email (to the numbers or address below) immediately. O2 (UK) Limited 260 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4DX Registered in England and Wales: 1743099. VAT number: GB 778 6037 85
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- Re: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Florian Rommel (Mar 15)
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- Re: Bankers on FFIEC William M. Davis (Mar 15)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Johnston Mark (UK) (Mar 15)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Tony UcedaVélez (Mar 23)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Don Parker (Mar 23)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Craig Wright (Mar 26)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Tony UcedaVélez (Mar 23)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Tony UcedaVélez (Mar 23)
- RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Craig Wright (Mar 23)
- Re: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification Kim Guldberg (Mar 15)
- Re: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification William M. Davis (Mar 15)
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- Re: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification andrews (Mar 26)
- Re: RE: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification paulmwright (Mar 26)
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