[Dshield] SANS going to proctored exams?

[Charles Hamby]

Nobody says you have to drive 100 miles to take your test.  According to
the email that I got yesterday
there are quite a few other options if there isn't a Kryterion center
nearby.  It looks like you'll be able to
use HR/training staff at your company or a local college testing center,
among other options.  They also posted
it to the GIAC website (http://www.giac.org/proctor/)

I personally live 400 miles from the nearest Kryterion center.  While I
would obviously prefer to be able
to take my tests at home, in my PJs at 2am like I normally do, I can
understand why SANS is doing it this way.
As far as I know there are no other InfoSec exams that you can take at
home; SANS is really just putting themselves
in compliance with recognized best practices.  I can't blame them for
that, much as it may inconvenience me personally.

Charles

Pete Cap wrote:
> I don't really agree with this one. Much the same as I didn't with the
> axing of the practical.
> http://www.joelesler.net/2007/12/all-sans-exams-to-be-proctored.html
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> Joel Esler  From the blog:
>   "So not only do we have to pay for the course, and the exam, but now, i have to get off my ass, and pay for the gas on my car to drive 100 miles to take a damn exam, which I used to take in my house!"
>    
>   According to some, certifications have an incredible ROI.  Of course it's now a PITA to take an examination, but compared to the overall benefit is it really a big deal?
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>   Regards,
>   Pete
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