Security Basics: Re: GIAC certification question

["K. Brian Kelley" <arakakisudaki () yahoo com>]

GIAC is more akin to a vendor, like Microsoft. The vendor is actuals SANS, but GIAC itself isn't a cert. The certs are 
ones like GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH). Usually it's one 
proctored exam for the Silver level certification. After achieving Silver level, you can work on a thesis to achieve 
Gold level certification.

 K. Brian Kelley, CISA, MCSE, Security+
Contributing Author: How to Cheat at Securing SQL Server 2005
Regular Columnist, SQLServerCentral.com and SQL Server Standard Magazine
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----- Original Message ----
From: Razorren <razorren () coralwave com>
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 8:55:31 PM
Subject: GIAC certification question

Hello,

Does anyone know how many certs/exams are required for the GIAC designation?

I looked at the SANS site and see 13 listed under the Security
Administration heading.
Does anyone know for sure what is required?
http://www.giac.org/certifications/roadmap.php

Thanks

Ren