GIAC is more technical than CISSP, which is more managerial. For a fuller descriptions on GIAG, check http://www.giac.org/
For a fuller description of the CISSP, check https://www.isc2.org/cgi/content.cgi?category=19 Jim Jarrod Loidl wrote: > > Whats the difference between the different security certifications? ie. > GIAC cert vs. CISSP? Whats the different in the eyes of the industry, as > well as prospective employers (if you are wanting to draw a distinction > between the two). > > -- > Jarrod Loidl > Network Abuse Engineer > Earthlink, Inc. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA Booz | Allen | Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
