, 2005-03-28
Recent changes to the GIAC makes one question the value of certification for the security industry.
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I thought it good to note that this certification is really of most practical value for management level folks, rather than hands on level technical people. I've run into too many CISSPs that are remarkably ignorant about technical issues, and couldn't even install an network driver on their own, much less install an operating system or configure a firewall.
But for a management level person, it actually is a good cert to get them ready to have a grasp of the terminology used in the industry, and a high level understanding of how various technologies work. It also doesn't hurt that a lot of employers/contracts are demanding this cert now.
It is disappointing about the GIAC certs though. I had an interest in pursuing other GIAC certs beyond the Security Essentials cert I already have, but will have to reconsider the cost vs. value question now.
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