Re: GIAC Dilution

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
> >
> >
> >