Re: GIAC Dilution

From: Vladamir (wireless.insecurity_at_gmail.com)
Date: 03/24/05

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    To: Aman Raheja <araheja@techquotes.com>
    
    

    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
    >
    >
    > 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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