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Re: GIAC certification question
From: Rob Thompson <my.security.lists () gmail com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:52:04 -0700
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Razorren wrote:
Hello, Does anyone know how many certs/exams are required for the GIAC designation?
It can be pretty confusing... ;p
I looked at the SANS site and see 13 listed under the Security Administration heading. Does anyone know for sure what is required? http://www.giac.org/certifications/roadmap.php
If you do choose to take one, one thing to watch for... My books were not okay. Pet peeve of mine, horrible and a gross amount of typos. While I'm not very well spoken, these you couldn't miss. Sentences that made no sense. Paragraph long sentences that you have to read approx 3 times just to begin to grasp what was written because it makes no sense. With that said, the real kicker. Math problems missing the Operator. A FULL SECTION MISSING IN ONE BOOK... I honestly do not think that it will happen again. But this was my experience. I am not writing this to talk smack. To be honest when I reported it - it took a while to get through to anyone - but they seemed to take it seriously. I do not think it will happen again. I am only writing this as four grand is a lot of money to spend on a cert. It should be right, the first time, no exceptions. We are learning excellence and my experience was far from excellent. I have gone back through and verified most of what I have learned, which is A LOT, and I do not doubt the quality of the education. BTW - Rick Smith was my instructor and he was great! I took the GSEC. While I'm still frustrated with what happened, I do not regret it. I hope that this helps in some way.
Thanks Ren
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