Which is the value of certifications?

We must consider the value of the certification and the value of the knowledge separately.

http://www.sans.org/press/giac_ansi.php

Security

• SANS Institute/GIAC GSE, GSEC, GCFW, GCIA, GCIH, GCWN, etc.
• ISC2 CISSP
• ISACA CISA/CISM

Networking

• Cisco Systems: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
• Juniper Networks: JNCIA, JNCIP, JNCIE

Systems

• Microsoft MCSE, MCSA
• Linux LPI Level-1

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Founded in 1999, the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) (www.giac.org) provides IT security professionals with certification in the areas of security administration, management, operations, legal, audit, and software security. GIAC has certified nearly 20,000 IT Security professionals and assures and validates that certified individuals have practical awareness, knowledge, and skills in key areas of computer, network, and software security. Its certifications and are trusted by thousands of companies and government agencies, including the United States National Security Agency (NSA).