[geeks] CISSP , SSCP , and GIAC

[Matty]

On Fri, 2002-12-27 at 12:05, Michael A. Turner wrote:
> 	All,
> 		
> 	Alrighty Certification discussion time. I recently ran across the
> three certs in the subject heading nad have become interested in them. CISSP
> and SSCP are offered by (ISC) are supposed to be security Certs saying that
> you have a clue when it comes to security on both a network and on systems.
> The Interesting thing about the CISSP cert is that you have to , in addition
> to the test, get someone to vouche for you.
> 	The GIAC certs are being offered in the same area by SANS and cover
> almost a dozen topics also. 
> 
> 	Does anyone have any experience with any of these certs and are they
> worth a real damn. I have seen the CISSP one in job postings, but only a
> couple. Anyone got any opinion on them?

I think all three certifications hold some merit with HR. Personally, I
think the GIAC certification holds the most merit. You need to do a 
significant amount of work to get it.