RE: Distinctions in Certification

From: Mitchell <mitchell(at)attackprevention.com>
Date: Thu Aug 14 2003 - 17:08:45 EDT

> Whats the difference between the different security certifications?

To specifically answer your question, CISSP is management oriented. It is not terribly in depth on any particular topic but covers many different topics. GIAC is more technical in nature and requires some practical writing. I'm sure their respective web sites could give you more info.

http://www.giac.org/overview.php

https://www.isc2.org/cgi/content.cgi?category=19

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Received on Fri Aug 15 18:06:48 2003