Re: Distinctions in Certification

["Meritt James" <meritt_james () bah com>]

GIAC is more technical than CISSP, which is more managerial.

For a fuller descriptions on GIAG, check http://www.giac.org/

For a fuller description of the CISSP, check
https://www.isc2.org/cgi/content.cgi?category=19

Jim

Jarrod Loidl wrote:
> Whats the difference between the different security certifications? ie.
> GIAC cert vs. CISSP? Whats the different in the eyes of the industry, as
> well as prospective employers (if you are wanting to draw a distinction
> between the two).
>
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> Jarrod Loidl
> Network Abuse Engineer
> Earthlink, Inc.
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James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA
Booz | Allen | Hamilton
phone: (410) 684-6566

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