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Navigating Security Certifications
Information Security Certification Comparisons
I'm often asked how various security certifications compare to each other - this is a hot topic today.
I've written brief comparisons based on the questions I most commonly hear.
● CISSP
versus SANS GSEC Certification
The CISSP and SANS GSEC are two advanced certifications of the same
difficulty, but with different focuses.
● CISSP
versus SANS GISP Certification
The CISSP and SANS GISP certifications test exactly the same
information. In fact most people who take the GISP certification
exam attend CISSP training. What are the differences and
similarities?
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SANS GSEC versus Security+
Certification
SANS GSEC is a much more advanced certification than the Security+
certification, but people often consider one or the other, in part
because they are both very popular and visible and in part because both satisfy the DoD 8570 directive.
● CISSP versus Security+ Certification
These are very different certifications, with different levels of
difficulty and experience required.
Ted Demopoulos, Caesars Palace