Security Basics: Re: The Value of GIAC/GSEC Certification

[andrews () rbacomm com]

Interesting input, thanks to all!

How would the GIAC/GSEC fit in this?  That seems like a much more  
general certification, almost akin to the CISSP.
Brad

Quoting Eric <soldidude () yahoo com>:

> Two entirely different certs (CISSP vs. various SANS) - depends what  
>  you want to do. Seems the CISSP is getting watered down and they  
> are  milling people through it to rake in the $$$.
> Aside from that, you'll prob get more out of a sans track.
>
> The practical is gone. But, there is a concept of Gold and Silver.   
> Silver requires passage of 2 exams. Gold also requires a paper   
> relevant to the cert, which can be a fair amount of work. Oh, and   
> another $200. Finally, if you score an average of 90% or higher on   
> the two exams (for those that require 2), you can participate on an   
> advisory board by invitation. It's closed right now, but can get on   
> the mailing list. You will also be invited to be a mentor and/or   
> teacher for a sans near you.