[Dshield] SANS going to proctored exams?

[Joel Esler]

On the other hand.  My goal was achieved.
I woke up the Dshield list.

Thanks for the discussion.

J

On Dec 7, 2007 12:08 PM, Joel Esler <eslerj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Agreed.  I think the option for me would be "local college testing center"
>  That's only a 40 mile round trip.
> J
>
>
> On Dec 7, 2007 11:47 AM, Charles Hamby < fixer at gci.net> wrote:
>
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 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?
> > >
> > >   Regards,
> > >   Pete
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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>
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> --Joel Esler
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>



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