The GIAC is going to drop pricing AND the practical portion, which makes
it almost worthless. It'll be "just another test"
-Vlad
Aman Raheja wrote:
> I would really like this topic to be more flooded with opinions.
> It is indeed sad that this exam organizer (corp) has decided to make
> more money rather than give certification to people who really deserve.
> I was planning to take this exam as well. I am not sure, if this is
> going to be equivalent to a Securoty+ now, which is cheaper and probably
> would have the same market value - both being only exam based certs.
> My next step would be CISSP but that's a way to go, though I already
> have enough experience to take that exam.
> Nevertheless, some one mentioned that GIAC is going to drop pricing. Any
> pointers to that ?
> Thanks
> Aman Raheja
> http://www.techquotes.com
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>
> adeel hussain wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I agree with you all in regards to the certification loosing it's
>> prestige and meaning. I do think that the certification will still
>> have some meaning as a representation of security knowledge just not
>> waht it once was.
>>
>> As I understand it there will no longer be a option to complete the
>> practical so all certs from this point on will be exam only. The
>> distinction between the exam only and practical versions will be
>> unknown to the general masses and will even blur over time with those
>> that currently know the difference.
>>
>> I think GIAC, and possibly SANS, will have to drop there prices a bit
>> to reflect the reduced value of the cert. I for one was working on a
>> practical prior to signing up for the certification attempt. That
>> practical will no longer be required and the work will go to waste.
>> Perhaps I will publish it anyway in addition to applying it's message
>> to my organization.
>>
>> Having said that I do plan on attaining the GSEC. If they drop the
>> prices I may go for more certs before people catch on that the value
>> has depreciated. As was stated previously "ride the wave".
>>
>> The time of the seasoned proffesional is now behind us..... roll on
>> the paper GIAC certs
>>
>> Adeel
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Received on Mar 25 2005
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