Definitely wouldn't hurt, eh?

Would be nice to have another 'practicum'-style, hands-on exam, similar to OSCP, to help test folks knowledge, as well as freshen the knowledge of those already seasoned in pentesting, while weeding out garbage.  Gonna have to keep my eyes on this, and see where they take it. 

It's nice to see some of the folks in support of it, named in the report.  Let's just hope that it doesn't totally kill off some of the lower programs that are out there, as there still needs to be a training ground for the 'up and comers,' lest the true high-level folks eventually become a thing of the past, as newcomers don't get enough fed to them to grow to their full potential.

Additionally, being that this JUST came to light, I found it odd that they're planning to have their first exam released in the next 30 days, already...  Either someone's been quietly working on this, for quite a while, and a lot of folks have been putting effort in, offline, or I'd have to question the validity of something thrown together too quickly...

Ultimately, though, I hope this succeeds, and provides a new learning and growth experience.  I always welcome new information!!!