RE: [MLUG] SANS certification

["Brent Deterding" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Perhaps not.

However - I guarantee I learned more in a much shorter period of time and was
able to apply it quickly and effectively. This is only the case because it was
sure as hell a lot more than a multiple choice test. I had to prove I could do
it - right in a lab. It really tested my abilities and I found it to be an
excellent certification. The speed of learning is exactly what I wanted and
exactly what I got. Time is very valuable to me and if I can pay $2500 and save
myself several months it is well worth it.

I played the "gain massive amounts of knowledge insanely quickly" game for a
while. Now I'm playing the "gain massive amounts of experience insanely quickly"
game by applying my knowledge in real-world situations WHILE being mentored by
security engineers with 10+ years experience each from diverse backgrounds.
Couple that with rounding out non-technical skills such as writing (reports,
proposals, RFPs, books, presentations, speeches, grading practicals), speaking
(Toastmasters, SANS mentor, security conferences and symposiums, St. Louis
media, etc.), and leadership (work responsibilities, SANS advisory board,
grading, code of ethics, practical revisions, courseware, exams, quizzes, etc).
The point being that I have this thing about being one of the best. Not THE
best, but one of the best. I have a LONG way to go, but I'm getting there :)

-- Brent


-----Original Message-----
From: EMAIL:PROTECTED
[mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 12:06 AM
To: EMAIL:PROTECTED
Subject: RE: [MLUG] SANS certification


This may be a stupid question.. but do you think you know Linux better
than I do? I'm paranoid especially with that much $ and I always imagine
I'd fail even though I always seem to know the answers to peoples
questions and have gotten very good at setting up and maintaining just
about any service anyone could want. :)

As this question begs for insults of my skills feel free to do so. ;)

> My RHCE (RHCE300 class) was about $2500 (travel/hotel/meals not
> included)

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