Re: self study SANS GIAC rip-off

[Josh More <jmore () starmind org>]

If you want both knowledge and the paper, your best bet is to get the SANS
Self Study option.  If you try for cheaper, you'll 1) just be going for the
paper and 2) risking a total loss of your investment.

> From a new job perspective, you'd be better served with a CISSP or GSEC, as
those are the current filters that HR departments are using.  GSEC will
still be pricey.

-Josh

On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM, Sven Aluoor <aluoor () gmail com> wrote:

> On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM, Josh More <jmore () starmind org> wrote:
> > You're not going to find much in the way of study guides for GIAC tests
> as
> > the preferred learning method is the associated course.  So the question
> > must be asked: why do you want GCUX?
>
> I am a former UNIX admin. I need a valuable cert for searching a new
> job. Work now 4 years in Infosec, but without any cert.
> Was taking CISSP courses and learned quite a lot, but the exam is to
> "management" oriented for me.
>
> > If it's for the knowledge, then you should take the course.  If it's for
> the
> > certification, we can't answer your question unless we know why you want
> the
> > certification.
>
> I need both the knowledge and the paper. But don't have so much budget.
>
> cheers Sven
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