RE: Distinctions in Certification

["Nelson, Ernie" <Ernie.Nelson () wizards com>]

It is my understanding that the main difference is the cissp is knowledge from a management type of perspective while 
the giac certifications are usually more hands on with the actual technology.  I have only lightly gone over what is 
needed for cissp, so I cannot be sure.  I have however completed the sans gsec which now includes the cissp cbk, and am 
currently working on the gcih which so far has touched upon related subjects.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sadanapalli, Pradeep Kumar (MED, TCS)
[mailto:Pradeep.Sadanapalli () med ge com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:27 AM
To: 'security-basics () securityfocus com'
Subject: RE: Distinctions in Certification


As fas as I believe, one difference will be the number of security 
domains that these certifications cover. CISSP covers all the domains,
so 
if you are CISSP certified, no need to go for GIAC. Someone correct me
if 
I am wrong.

Cheers...

-----Original Message-----
From: Jarrod Loidl [mailto:loidlja () corp earthlink net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 7:57 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Distinctions in Certification


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).

-- 
Jarrod Loidl
Network Abuse Engineer
Earthlink, Inc.


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