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Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
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Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
I would really suggest allowing an employer to pay for SANS training and GIAC certification. SSCP is a good (cheaper) alternate to the GSEC, but there is that $65/yr AMF to consider. Nobody knows about CASP, but that was true of the Security+ a few years ago. Maybe in a few years CASP will heat up too. -
Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
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Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
The CASP has just finished the last stage of 8570 approval, review by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), the organization that helped define the job roles for the 8570. The IDA has been working on their report, for presentation to the 8570 committee. CompTIA expects to hear the result by the end of this year, and is… -
Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
Having taking neither, I can't say GSEC is better than CASP for the money in terms of what you learn. Personally, I heavily prefer only to start certs which have both actual skill value and market value. I would probably never pay out of pocket for GSEC, but CASP is pretty much worthless. SSCP might be a better fit. It's… -
Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
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Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
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Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
I took CASP as well with the down time I had after failing CISSP. I would definitely take a look at pursuing it. Although it may not have recognition now, if it gets approved by the DOD (which I think it will) then it will have the market value others are talking about. I think the test is well structured. I felt that you… -
Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
I will look into SSCP a bit more for sure. With the certs I have, plus CISSP in a month or two (hopefully!), I don't really mind CASP not being well known or having much market value, as long as it provides a good framework for me learning and solidifying my security knowledge. Just seemed like the study materials and… -
Re: CASP vs. GSEC?
Studying for a CompTIA cert is much cheaper than a SANs cert. Since the DOD now accepts the CASP my employers are leaning more towards the money saver route. SANs GSEC courses are extremely pricey $4465 a piece, then you have to buy the exam at $479, thats a total of $5,000. CompTIA will generally cost much less, $200 for…
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